the nitty-gritty
UK [ðəˌnɪt.i'grɪt.i] US [-ˌnɪtˌ.i'grɪtˌ-] informal
noun only singular
■the basic facts of a situation 基本事实；本质•Let's get down to the nitty-gritty - when can you finish the building and how much will it cost?让我们来谈谈实质问题——你们何时能完工，造价是多少？ |