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Get down to the nuts and bolts Meaning in English

expression

GET-down tuh thu NUTS and BOHLTS
get-DOWN tuu thuh NUTS and BOHLTS

Definition

To focus on the basic details or practical aspects of something, especially after discussing general ideas. Used when starting to deal with how things actually work or happen.

Usage & Nuances

An informal, often business-related idiom. Commonly used after planning or discussing general ideas to shift focus to specific actions or details. Use with 'let's' or 'time to'. Not used for technical hardware (despite the literal words).

Example Sentences

Let's get down to the nuts and bolts of this project.

basic

After the introduction, the teacher got down to the nuts and bolts of the lesson.

basic

It's time to get down to the nuts and bolts of our plan.

basic

Can we skip the small talk and get down to the nuts and bolts?

natural

They debated for hours before finally getting down to the nuts and bolts.

natural

The meeting moved quickly once everyone got down to the nuts and bolts.

natural