nitty-gritty
Example Sentences
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While Brussels is setting out the nitty-gritty of the reforms it wants from Magyar, leaders will also be pushing for a new approach on Ukraine.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
His advice is to really get into the nitty-gritty of what might go wrong with the vehicle and how much repairs might cost.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Students learn why they exist—and nitty-gritty issues such as deductions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
“Democrats have got to turn the focus and start to appreciate those that are all around this country, that are doing the nitty-gritty day-to-day work, that don’t have all the money,” Bush said.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025
In short, they performed the sort of nitty-gritty credit analysis on the mortgage loans that should have been done before the loans were made in the first place.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
