the nitty-gritty
US /ðə ˈnɪt.i ˈɡrɪt.i/
UK /ðə ˈnɪt.i ˈɡrɪt.i/
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perkara penting, butiran praktikal, inti pati
the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation
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Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of the project.
Mari kita bincangkan perkara penting projek ini.
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He explained the nitty-gritty of how the machine works.
Dia menjelaskan perkara penting tentang cara mesin itu berfungsi.