the nitty-gritty
noun
informal
: the most important and basic facts or details about something
He deals with the nitty-gritty of running the department.
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and find out what happened.
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Prior to jumping into the nitty-gritty, start with a list of daily to-dos.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Asking media companies for money in exchange for carrying the nitty-gritty meetings of government at a time of tumult in the sector is no easy task.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Asking media companies for money in exchange for carrying the nitty-gritty meetings of government at a time of tumult in the sector is no easy task.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the nitty-gritty
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“The nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nitty-gritty. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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