The nitty-gritty

Meaning

The fine details or specifics.

Examples

• John: 'Let's move on to the nitty-gritty of the budget.'<br>
• Alice: 'Agreed. I have the detailed breakdown here.'
• John: 'Absolutely, I’ve reviewed all the clauses.'
• Alice: 'We need to discuss the nitty-gritty of the contract terms.'<br>