Nuts and bolts Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnəts/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈboʊɫts

NUTS-ənd-BOHLTS

UK

nˈʌts/ /ˈænd/ /bˈəʊlts

NUTS-ənd-BOHLTS

Definition

The essential facts or practical details of how something works or is done; the basics.

Usage & Nuances

Informal expression, commonly used when focusing on practical, essential aspects rather than theory. Typical collocations: 'the nuts and bolts of' something. Not literal—rarely refers to actual hardware in this phrase.

• Spanish: aspectos básicos - detalles prácticos
• Portuguese (BR): aspectos básicos - detalhes práticos
• Portuguese (PT): aspectos básicos - detalhes práticos
• Chinese (Simplified): 基本细节 - 实际操作
• Chinese (Traditional): 基本細節 - 實際操作
• Hindi: मूल बातें - ठोस विवरण
• Arabic: الأساسيات - التفاصيل العملية
• Bengali: মূল জিনিসপত্র - কার্যকরী বিষয়াদি
• Russian: основы - практические детали
• Japanese: 基本事項 - 実務的なポイント
• Vietnamese: những điều căn bản - chi tiết thực tế
• Korean: 기본 - 실질적인 부분
• Turkish: temel ayrıntılar - işin özeti
• Urdu: بنیادی جزئیات - اصل باتیں
• Indonesian: inti - hal-hal mendasar

Example Sentences

He explained the nuts and bolts of starting a business.

basic

I want to learn the nuts and bolts of computer programming.

basic

The course covers the nuts and bolts of first aid.

basic

Let’s skip the theory and get down to the nuts and bolts.

natural

She knows the nuts and bolts of the job better than anyone here.

natural

Once you understand the nuts and bolts, the rest gets easier.

natural