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

Kelly, who is also chair of the Democratic Governors' Association, said the party needed to improve its digital outreach, and for their strategy to become "down and dirty."

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

His players are dead serious, unflappable and willing to get down and dirty.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2023

As the season rounds out, teams Dirty Hands and Savage Crew are going to have to keep battling it out with down and dirty challenges, right until the end.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

The Palmetto players got down and dirty right away, and their fans cheered them on.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor