Meanings
How to pronounce "nuts and bolts":
AU
The basic inner workings of something; the fundamentals; that which makes something operate.
Example: "It's really not so hard, once you know the nuts and bolts of the editing process."
Example Sentences
1
Before you decorate the house, you need to understand the nuts and bolts of interior design.
2
Let's start with the nuts and bolts of how the car engine works.
3
He is very skilled in the kitchen and knows all the nuts and bolts of cooking.
4
I will teach you the nuts and bolts of assembling this furniture.
5
To become a successful writer, you must first learn the nuts and bolts of grammar.