noun
/ðəˌnɪt.iˈgrɪt.i/
/-ˌnɪt ̬.iˈgrɪt ̬-/ [S] informalDefinition
the basic facts of a situation
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty - when can you finish the building and how much will it cost?
(Definition of the nitty-gritty noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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