three R's
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noun pluralDefinition of THREE R'S
1
: the fundamentals taught in elementary school; especially : reading, writing, and arithmetic
2
: the fundamental skills in a field of endeavor
Origin of THREE R'S
from the facetiously used phrase reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic
First Known Use: 1828
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