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Nitti-gritty 

1: Da minuscule-but-abrasively-hurtful details dat Elliot Ness had to deal with in regards to Al Capone's right-hand-man henchman.
2. Da unpalatable and irritatingly-picky details regarding actual history of whether said smug sleazeball actually performed many of da entertainingly-memorable felonious actions portrayed in da 1987 "The Untouchables" film.
Da wildly-popular "war on liquor" gangster-drama starring Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro may indeed have been exciting and dramatic for its viewers, but if you get right down to da Nitti-gritty of it, da infamous "goon in a white suit" character played by Billy Drago apparently never personally performed hitman-style assassinations as depicted in said movie, nor was he actively involved in much if any actual killing, either.
Nitti-gritty by QuacksO May 9, 2022
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the nitty gritty

Another way of saying "the bottom line" or "the basics."
Okay, let's get now to the nitty gritty, now.
the nitty gritty by The Doctor October 6, 2004

nitty gritty 

nitty gritty.....to get down to the serious stuff. This 'stuff' could be work, fine details of a plan, or sex.
"Reet-o love, i`ve taken you out to the fancy restaurant tongiht. I`ve fed & watered you & we`ve had a reet grand neet.....are we gonna get down tert nitty gritty or av i just wasted twenty-five quid on you fer nowt?"
nitty gritty by Dr Fox May 23, 2007

nitty gritty 

According to "Nacho Libre" "nitty gritty" means to get down to the facts of life and really find out what your woman wants.
nitty gritty by RyanJones September 6, 2008

nitty gritty rusty fucker 

The art of Being fisted by someone wearing a sandpaper glove that has been dipped in glue and rusty nails.
I'm sorry I can't go horseback riding today, I received a nitty gritty rusty fucker last night.

Nitty Gritty 

To get down and dirty, get in the muck of things.

It could refer to getting rough (verb), or it could be used as a description(adjective).
Nitty Gritty by iseepinkelefants January 28, 2009

Nitty Gritty 

Sticking your big toe into a vagina.
Susan was thrilled when Bigfoot showed up to the party because she knew it would be the best nitty gritty she's ever received.