| 单词 | nitty gritty |
| 释义 | (noun) Definition the basic facts of a matter or situation (informal) They are more concerned with matters of principle than with the nitty-gritty of everyday politics. Synonyms basics facts reality essentials core He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. fundamentals teaching small children the fundamentals of road safety substance The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. essence Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language. bottom line crux He said the crux of the matter was economic policy. gist He related the gist of his conversation to us. nuts and bolts Social skills are the nuts and bolts of social interaction. heart of the matter ins and outs brass tacks (informal) Additional synonymsin the sense of core Definition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithin the sense of crux Definition a crucial or decisive point He said the crux of the matter was economic policy. Synonyms crucial point, heart, core, essence, nub, decisive point in the sense of essence Definition the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language. Synonyms fundamental nature, nature, being, life, meaning, heart, spirit, principle, soul, core, substance, significance, entity, bottom line, essential part, kernel, crux, lifeblood, pith, quintessence, basic characteristic, quiddity Nearby words of |
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