down and dirty
Example Sentences
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Siblings who had no problem splitting up houses and investment accounts can get down and dirty about photo albums.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
His players are dead serious, unflappable and willing to get down and dirty.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2023
But if you can't remember the last time you cleaned it, or didn't even know that this was something you have to do, it's time to get down and dirty.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2022
“As a scientist, you want the peer-reviewed publication with all of the down and dirty details.”
From Science Magazine • May 19, 2022
So, to whip them into shape, I’m gonna have to get down and dirty.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
