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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Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Swift went into the nitty-gritty of getting her masters.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
What Is Vinho Verde? Without getting into the nitty-gritty, Vinho Verde is not a grape, but rather a region in northeastern Portugal known for its lush, green landscape and production of equally refreshing white wine named for the area’s vegetation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Its willingness to dive into the nitty-gritty of portfolio companies and their operations has helped RedBird grow to $12 billion in assets under management with 100 investment professionals across six global offices.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Swift went into the nitty-gritty of getting her masters.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
What Is Vinho Verde? Without getting into the nitty-gritty, Vinho Verde is not a grape, but rather a region in northeastern Portugal known for its lush, green landscape and production of equally refreshing white wine named for the area’s vegetation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Its willingness to dive into the nitty-gritty of portfolio companies and their operations has helped RedBird grow to $12 billion in assets under management with 100 investment professionals across six global offices.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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