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
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
His players are dead serious, unflappable and willing to get down and dirty.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 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
