the nitty-gritty
noun [S] /ˌnɪt.iˈɡrɪt.i/
/ˌnɪt̬.iˈɡrɪt̬-/ informalDefinition
› the basic facts of a situation: Let's get down to the nitty-gritty - how much will it cost?Information and messages
(Definition of the nitty-gritty noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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