blocking and tackling
- noun
- /ˈblɑːkɪŋ ənd ˈtækəlɪŋ/
- Informal
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fundamentos
- Mastering the blocking and tackling of project management is key to success.
Examples
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In our new business plan, we'll start with the blocking and tackling before adding advanced features.
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In American football, mastering the fundamental skills of blocking and tackling is essential for success on the field.
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The coach emphasized blocking and tackling throughout every practice session.
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The coach emphasized the importance of blocking and tackling.
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In football, blocking and tackling are essential skills.
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For any team project, effective communication and blocking and tackling the basic tasks can lead to successful outcomes.
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She emphasized the importance of blocking and tackling in achieving their business goals during the meeting.
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Morphology
The phrase literally lists two basic football actions ('blocking' and 'tackling'), so a learner who knows those words can infer it refers to core or essential actions in that sport. However, the extended, conventionalized meaning — 'the fundamental skills or basics needed for success' across domains — is a metaphorical extension and not fully predictable from the parts without prior exposure, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Blocking and tackling comes from American football, where blocking means stopping another player and tackling means bringing a player down, and these are the simple actions players must do well. So people use blocking and tackling to mean the 'basic skills' or 'simple tasks' you have to do well to succeed.