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nitty-gritty

nit·ty-grit·ty [ nìttee gríttee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
basics: the basic and most important details of something



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. basic and important: concerning or involving the most important aspects of a subject

2. practical: useful and direct in a practical down-to-earth way
a nitty-gritty approach to teaching

[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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