n. Informal
The specific or practical details; the heart of a matter.
[Origin unknown.]
nitty-gritty
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(nĭt'ē-grĭt'ē)
n. Informal
The specific or practical details; the heart of a matter.
n. Informal
The specific or practical details; the heart of a matter.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum
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