(get down to) the nitty-gritty
Meaning(s)
1. focus on the most important or basic aspect(s) of something
Popularity
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Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
let's get down to the nitty-gritty of it
Analysis
'Nitty-gritty' refers to the basic specific details of something. When you 'get down to the nitty-gritty' you discuss the main point of something or get to the essential information.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- Our manager likes to start every meeting with an informal chat before getting down to the nitty-gritty.
- Your proposal sounds great, but let's get down to the nitty-gritty. How much is all this going to cost?
- Once we stopped soft-pedaling the issue and instead got down to the nitty-gritty of it, we found a solution quite quickly.
Social Examples (Advance)
- Let's get down to the nitty-gritty. How much money are you willing to sell the car for?
- Let me show you the room and the apartment and then we can discuss the nitty-gritty.