nitty-gritty
Example Sentences
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They were just sort of in a, in a very nitty gritty way, trying to solve the problems that were put in front of them.
From Scientific American • Oct. 12, 2023
If you love getting into the nitty gritty of your profession and talking about a subject for two hours, make a podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Each time, talks on nitty gritty issues went on deep into countless nights but eventually compromises were found — more money was given to grumbling members, sometimes long transition times imposed.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
Seven Fifty gets into the nitty gritty of the production, acknowledging that "alongside a growing range of proprietary technologies, beverage manufacturers employ two primary methods for alcohol removal: reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation."
From Salon • Nov. 11, 2022
"The police have investigated it quite thoroughly, but I feel now it needs someone to get into the nitty gritty of Bryn's personal life," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022
