blocking and tackling

The basic, fundamental skills, tasks, or roles necessary to the function of something. Used especially in business, it is a reference to American football in which blockers and tacklers have the least glamorous positions but are critically important to the team as a whole. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. You don't even know how to file a basic report? Tom, that's just simple blocking and tackling. Our accountants are the blocking and tackling of our company. They might not get the spotlight, but they make the company run smoothly.

词组	blocking and tackling
释义	blocking and tackling blocking and tackling The basic, fundamental skills, tasks, or roles necessary to the function of something. Used especially in business, it is a reference to American football in which blockers and tacklers have the least glamorous positions but are critically important to the team as a whole. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. You don't even know how to file a basic report? Tom, that's just simple blocking and tackling. Our accountants are the blocking and tackling of our company. They might not get the spotlight, but they make the company run smoothly. See also: and, block Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: play to (one's) strengths play to your strengths (Is) that everything? go about (one's) business go about your business person Friday fetch and carry fetch and carry (for someone) brain dump a woman's work is never done References in periodicals archive The D-Cleater from Grand Hall USA was designed to help players maximize their blocking and tackling skills by hitting and driving the D-Cleater's dual pad cart back and forth on its 12-foot rail. Get it in gear: a compendium of hot, new football equipment Photo 10 illustrates the correct head position for blocking and tackling. Coaches must continue to teach and emphasize proper blocking and tackling techniques. Target training: the Neck. (Powerline 2002) You'll be amazed at how much you can learn about your blocking and tackling. You'll also wind up with the kind of tape you can show to your kids and their parents. The double wing... yes, indeed!
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