nitty-gritty
noun
[ nɪtɪˈɡrɪti ]
• the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.
• "let's get down to the nitty-gritty of finding a job"
Similar:
basics,
essentials,
essence,
essential part,
main point,
fundamental point,
fundamentals,
substance,
heart of the matter,
nub,
core,
heart,
centre,
quintessence,
point,
crux,
gist,
salient point,
focal point,
nucleus,
meat,
pith,
kernel,
marrow,
burden,
hard work,
slog,
toil,
labour,
donkey work,
drudgery,
brass tacks,
nuts and bolts,
Origin:
1960s: of unknown origin.
