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    nitty-gritty
    /ˌnɪtɪˈɡrɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation: informal "let's get down to the nitty-gritty of finding a job"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNITTY-GRITTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    NITTY-GRITTY definition: 1. the basic facts and important details of a situation: 2. the basic facts and important details…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nitty-grittyNitty-gritty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of NITTY-GRITTY is what is essential and basic : specific practical details. How to use nitty-gritty in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › nitty-grittyNITTY-GRITTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Nitty-gritty definition: the essential substance or details of a matter; basics; crux. See examples of NITTY-GRITTY used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNITTY-GRITTY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    NITTY-GRITTY meaning: 1. the basic facts and important details of a situation: 2. the basic facts and important details…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNITTY-GRITTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    nitty-gritty. (nɪti grɪti ) also nitty gritty. singular noun. If people get down to the nitty-gritty of a matter, situation, or activity, they discuss the most important, basic parts of it or facts about it. [informal] He really gets down to the nitty gritty of coaching.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › nitty-grittyNitty-gritty - definition of nitty-gritty by The Free Dictionary

    the essential substance or details of a matter; crux: Let's get down to the nitty-gritty; the nitty-gritties of the negotiations.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › nitty-grittynitty-gritty - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · nitty - gritty ( uncountable) (originally US, colloquial, also attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist . Synonyms: brass tacks, nuts and bolts; see also Thesaurus: gist. He gave a short summary without getting into the nitty-gritty of the problem.