Definitions

nitty-gritty

[nit-ee-grit-ee] / ˈnɪt iˈgrɪt i /

NOUN

basic facts

Synonyms

STRONG

basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part hard fact heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the facts the name of the game

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside surface

Example Sentences

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Before we get into the nitty gritty, had you already been a fan of “Squid Game”? Did you watch the first season?

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

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

"He gets into the nitty gritty, he passes legislation here in Florida that lots of people didn't think could pass in the past until he came along."

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

Initially, the focus was on the “really nitty gritty things, like food, water, basic recovery supplies.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

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