Nitty Gritty

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪti ˈɡrɪti/

Definitions of nitty gritty

noun the most basic, detailed, or practical aspects of a subject or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to get into the nitty gritty of the details.

A2 Let's skip the nitty gritty and focus on the main points.

B1 We need to get down to the nitty gritty of the project plan.

B2 The nitty gritty of the contract negotiations can be quite complex.

C1 Understanding the nitty gritty of the legal terms is crucial in this case.

C2 She delved deep into the nitty gritty of the scientific research.

Examples of nitty gritty in a Sentence

formal Let's dive into the nitty gritty details of the contract before finalizing it.

informal I know you don't like getting into the nitty gritty, but we have to sort this out.

slang I can handle the nitty gritty of this project, no problem.

figurative Once we get through the nitty gritty, we can see the big picture clearly.

Grammatical Forms of nitty gritty

• past tense: dove
• plural: nitty gritties
• comparative: more nitty gritty
• superlative: most nitty gritty
• present tense: get into the nitty gritty
• future tense: will get into the nitty gritty
• perfect tense: have gotten into the nitty gritty
• continuous tense: is getting into the nitty gritty
• singular: nitty gritty
• positive degree: very nitty gritty
• infinitive: to get into the nitty gritty
• gerund: getting into the nitty gritty
• participle: the nitty gritty details

Origin and Evolution of nitty gritty

First Known Use: 1963 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'nitty gritty' is unclear, but it is believed to have roots in African American Vernacular English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the most basic or fundamental aspects of something, the phrase 'nitty gritty' has evolved to also convey a sense of getting to the heart of a matter or dealing with the essential details.