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Nitty-gritty details

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It's like talking about the small stuff, like, all the little things!

EXAMPLES

  • We need to discuss the nitty-gritty details of the project timeline .

  • I want to know all the nitty-gritty details about how magic tricks work!

  • Let's skip the small talk and get into the nitty-gritty details.

SITUATION

During a study group, you're trying to understand a complex concept that will be on the exam.

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REACTIONS:

  • — Let's dive into the nitty-gritty details

  • — Time to tackle the nitty-gritty details, let's break it down.

  • — Alright, let's get into the nitty-gritty details

EXPLANATION

"Nitty-gritty details" means all the tiny stuff, like the really small parts of something. It's like when you're building a LEGO spaceship, and the nitty-gritty details are the teeny-tiny pieces that make it awesome. Or when you're making a super cool drawing, the nitty-gritty details are the tiny lines and dots that make it perfect. It's like focusing on the little things that make something really special and amazing!

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