NITTY-GRITTY


Meaning of NITTY-GRITTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɪti grɪti ]

also nitty gritty

If people get down to the nitty-gritty of a matter, situation, or activity, they discuss the most important, basic parts of it or facts about it. ( INFORMAL )

...the nitty gritty of everyday politics.

N-SING : usu the N

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