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nitty-gritty I don't need to know the nitty-gritty of what happened during your meeting with the client. Just tell me the main points.note: The exact origins of this are unknown. This expression belongs to a class of fun expressions with sounds that repeat themselves. Other such expressions include: wishy-washy (see Lesson 8), itsy-bitsy (very small), fuddy-duddy (a boring, old-fashioned person), and mish-mash (a strange combination of things).

Accepted Answer

the details

Idiom	nitty-gritty
Meaning	the details
Example	I don't need to know the nitty-gritty of what happened during your meeting with the client. Just tell me the main points. note: The exact origins of this are unknown. This expression belongs to a class of fun expressions with sounds that repeat themselves. Other such expressions include: wishy-washy (see Lesson 8), itsy-bitsy (very small), fuddy-duddy (a boring, old-fashioned person), and mish-mash (a strange combination of things).

Nitty Gritty Expressions Details I Happened Meeting Client Main