nitty-gritty

Example Sentences

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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

But when you actually get into the nitty-gritty, it’s a long time ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

“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

The nitty-gritty details of the historical event itself might slip in and out of my brain like water through a screen, but this, this I could do.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin