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nitty-gritty [ˈnɪtɪˈgrɪtɪ] n
the Informal the basic facts of a matter, situation, etc.; the core [perhaps rhyming compound formed from grit] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
nitty-gritty noun basics, facts, reality, essentials, core, fundamentals, substance, essence, bottom line, crux, gist, nuts and bolts, heart of the matter, ins and outs, brass tacks (informal) They are more concerned with matters of principle than with the nitty-gritty of everyday politics. Translations nitty-gritty [ˌnɪtɪgrɪtɪ] N the nitty-gritty → lo esencial, el meollo to get down to the nitty-gritty → ir al grano Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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bare bones BASIC center centre cognitive content CORE essence Fundamentals gist haecceity heart heart and soul hypostasis inwardness kernel marrow meat mental object nub | 95 Paperback TK5105 This practical guide for home and small business users covers the nitty-gritty of computer network setup, design, and maintenance, from running cables to creating intranets. A Unitarian minister in Ohio, he began pondering what basic life skills people must develop, and what sort of shift their perspective they must make for them to make constructive use of the nitty-gritty instructions they receive from so many other sources. Military personnel are highly trained and skilled in various specialties to perform their duties efficiently to safeguard the country While they have high degree of specialization in the art of combat, many of them are not adept with facing the nitty-gritty of day-to-day life Military personnel are highly trained and skilled in various specialties to perform their duties efficiently to safeguard the country. |
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