Most basic facts (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

bare bones

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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