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Meaning of nitty-gritty | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌnɪtiˈɡɹɪti

Definitions

The core or essence of something; the gist.

also, attributive, colloquial, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Wesentliche
Español meollo
Suomi ydin
Íslenska aðalatriði kjarni
Kurdî konkret konkret
Latviešu kas lācītim vēderā
Polski konkret sedno
Svenska pudelns kärna

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Nitwit nitwittedness nitwittery Nitz Nitzel niu

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