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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