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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Much of Thursday's hearing has focused on the nitty gritty of Wade and Willis' relationship.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 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

Could you share all the nitty gritty details?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

Some quick notes before we get to the nitty gritty:

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2022

nitty-gritty

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