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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 is an informal noun that means the basic facts of a situation. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

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

    Nitty-gritty means the most important, basic parts of something or facts about it. It is often used in informal contexts and can be followed by of. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.

  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.