nitty-gritty

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The essence or core of something; the details

He gave a short summary without getting into the nitty-gritty of the problem.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
If people get down to the nitty-gritty of a matter, situation, or activity, they discuss the most important, basic parts of it or facts about it. the nitty gritty of everyday politics. the nitty-gritty the basic and practical facts of a subject or activity (Probably based on gritty)
get down to the nitty gritty
{f} come to the point, get to the basics, get to the basic elements, come to the fundamental parts, get down to bedrock
nitty gritty
basic elements, fundamental parts, important elements (of a specific issue or problem)
nitty gritty matter
practical matter, fundamental issue
nitty-gritty
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