down and dirty
Example Sentences
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Siblings who had no problem splitting up houses and investment accounts can get down and dirty about photo albums.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
Hahn: She is just such a theater bird, rolling her sleeves up, getting down and dirty, putting her costumes back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
Some mate hanging upside down from branches, whereas others get down and dirty on cave walls and in rocky crevices.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 20, 2023
But if you can't remember the last time you cleaned it, or didn't even know that this was something you have to do, it's time to get down and dirty.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2022
The Palmetto players got down and dirty right away, and their fans cheered them on.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
