nitty-gritty in German
nitty-gritty in German is Wesentliche — nitty-gritty means the most basic and practical details of a matter, reached once the general discussion is out of the way.
nitty-gritty in German
Wesentliche
(originally, US, colloquial, also, attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist.
What does "nitty-gritty" mean?
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noun The most basic and practical details of a matter, reached once the general discussion is out of the way.
"Once everyone agreed on the plan, we got down to the nitty-gritty of who pays for what."
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adjective Concerned with the basic practical details rather than the broad outline.
"It was a nitty-gritty session about budgets and deadlines."
nitty-gritty in a sentence
- Once everyone agreed on the plan, we got down to the nitty-gritty of who pays for what.
- She skipped the theory and went straight to the nitty-gritty.
- It was a nitty-gritty session about budgets and deadlines.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "nitty-gritty" in German?
"nitty-gritty" in German is Wesentliche. nitty-gritty means: The most basic and practical details of a matter, reached once the general discussion is out of the way.
How do you use "nitty-gritty" in a sentence?
Example: "Once everyone agreed on the plan, we got down to the nitty-gritty of who pays for what." In German, "nitty-gritty" is Wesentliche.
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