Details not fleshed out? (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

bare bones

'details' is the definition.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for bare bones that I've seen before include "The essence of" , "Parliament?" , "Essentials" , "Essential components" , "Most basic facts or elements" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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