We should discuss the underlying principles behind the topic before jumping into the details.

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Before diving into the specifics, you should discuss the fundamental principles.

We always begin by outlining the core concepts before examining the details.

Did you discuss the underlying principles before proceeding with the details?

If we hadn't discussed the principles first, we would have struggled to understand the details.

A preliminary discussion of the underlying principles is necessary before a detailed examination of the topic.

Let's talk about the main ideas first before getting into the nitty-gritty.

We need to talk about the basics before looking at the specifics.

The fundamental or basic ideas that form the basis of something.

To start discussing or working on something without sufficient preparation or understanding.