bare essentials
plural noun
: the things that are absolutely necessary
We only had enough room to pack the bare essentials.
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The place is immaculate, and the only items on the counter are the bare essentials: a brick of toilet paper and an unopened bottle of 100 proof bourbon.
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
For the minimalist packer, this no-frills passport sleeve is the perfect way to organize the bare essentials.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
For the minimalist packer, this no-frills passport sleeve is the perfect way to organize the bare essentials.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Bare essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bare%20essentials. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.
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