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nuts and bolts

NOUN
basic parts
Synonyms
WEAK
bare bones basic details basics brass tacks essentials fundamentals innards inner workings mechanics nitty-gritty no frills practical details practicalities workings

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Consider the personal-finance nuts and bolts involved in that kind of situation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But China has a broad supply chain of manufacturers that make the nuts and bolts of humanoids, including sensors, batteries and other components.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

All part of the nuts and bolts at a leading Premier League club in 2025.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Schindler knew little about the nuts and bolts of manufacturing and wasn't interested in learning.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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