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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Your doctor will also likely delve into the nitty-gritty on those symptoms to get a better sense of the issue.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Duncan Alexander delved into the nitty-gritty numbers behind Salah’s brilliance.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For more of the nitty-gritty on how ANNs are at the core of generative AI and LLMs, see my explanation at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Best time to visit Athens Best months: October–May Many people tack a stay in Athens onto the start or end of a Greek island jaunt during the busy summer period—but consider instead dedicating a good week to digging into the nitty-gritty of this dynamic city.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Duncan Alexander delved into the nitty-gritty numbers behind Salah’s brilliance.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For more of the nitty-gritty on how ANNs are at the core of generative AI and LLMs, see my explanation at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Best time to visit Athens Best months: October–May Many people tack a stay in Athens onto the start or end of a Greek island jaunt during the busy summer period—but consider instead dedicating a good week to digging into the nitty-gritty of this dynamic city.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
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“The nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nitty-gritty. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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