Blocking and tackling American phrase
The expression is used especially in the business world.
Used to refer to tasks, skills, or roles that are basic, elemental, and needed to function or operate something.
She has been handling with the model for hours although it is the blocking and tackling.
Frying food is just the blocking and tackling in cooking.
Active listening skills is the blocking and tackling in sales.
To be dishonest or deceptive and no one can believe
No one believes what she said. She couldn't lie straight in bed.