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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)
center8centre8core6essence9gist5heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nub5pith9substance13sum5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental 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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