the nitty-gritty
noun
informal
: the most important and basic facts or details about something
He deals with the nitty-gritty of running the department.
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and find out what happened.
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Some of the nitty-gritty distinctions within Sanders’ accuracy numbers are alarming, as well.
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
In a world where innovation is happening at unprecedented rates, this conference hones in on the nitty-gritty discussions about how industries must adapt.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Previously, Trump had led with his priorities but hadn’t got into the nitty-gritty as much.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 6 Feb. 2025
Refer to their sites to learn the nitty-gritty, but be sure to consider the following guidelines to start.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
In a world where innovation is happening at unprecedented rates, this conference hones in on the nitty-gritty discussions about how industries must adapt.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Previously, Trump had led with his priorities but hadn’t got into the nitty-gritty as much.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 6 Feb. 2025
Refer to their sites to learn the nitty-gritty, but be sure to consider the following guidelines to start.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the nitty-gritty
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“The nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nitty-gritty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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