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the backbone of sth
the backbone of sth1 F0 the most important part of something, providing support for everything else: » Farming is the backbone of the country's economy.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsThesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting2 F0 courage and strength of character: » [+ to infinitive] Will he have the backbone to tell them what he thinks?Thesaurus+: ↑BraveryMain Entry: ↑backbone
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