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NITTY-GRITTY

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There is 1 meaning of the word Nitty-Gritty.

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Nitty-Gritty - as a noun

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercentrecoreessencegistheartheart and soulinwardnesskernelmarrowmeatnubpithsubstancesum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontentmental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Let's skip the small talk and get into the nitty-gritty of the project."
"She's great at handling the nitty-gritty details."
"Before we start, let's go over the nitty-gritty of the contract."
"The manager will explain the nitty-gritty of the new company policy."
"I need to focus on the nitty-gritty aspects of my research."
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