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Definition of nitty gritty
nitty gritty
- in a nutshell
Last edited on Aug 01 2005. Submitted by Ivan from Croatia on Aug 01 2005.
- facts
Last edited on Nov 23 2012. Submitted by DonkeyP from Lau Pl, Kaaawa, HI 96730, USA on Nov 23 2012.
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