nitty-gritty
nit·ty–grit·ty
noun \ˈni-tē-ˌgri-tē, ˌni-tē-ˈ\Definition of NITTY-GRITTY
: what is essential and basic : specific practical details <get down to the nitty–gritty of the problem>
— nitty–gritty adjective
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First Known Use: 1956
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Related Words: incidentals, ins and outs, minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities; oddities, peculiarities, quirks; ramifications
Near Antonyms: big picture
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