the nitty-gritty

/ˌnɪtiˈgrɪti/ noun

Definition

› the important details of a subject or activity: English teachers should concentrate on the nitty-gritty of teaching grammar.

(Definition of the nitty-gritty noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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