nitty-gritty

(ˈnɪdi ˈgrɪdi)

n. the essence; the essential points. (Usually in get down to the nitty-gritty.) Once we are down to the nitty-gritty, we can begin to sort things out.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Suzan	['su:zæn]
Azubuike	-	Western African, Igbo
Utz	UWTS	German
Alexandrie	a-lek-sawn-DREE	French (Rare)
Flora	['flɔ:rə]
Ofydd	-	Welsh