nuts and bolts, the



nuts and bolts, the

The essential or basic aspects of something, as in They have lofty goals but don't specify the nuts and bolts of how to achieve them. This expression alludes to basic working components of machinery. [Mid-1900s]
See also: and, nuts

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Arundeli['ærəndel]
RichieRICH-eeEnglish
Sweeney-Irish, Scottish
TobyTO-beeEnglish
Pastor-Spanish, Late Roman
Josiahjo-SIE-ə (English)Biblical, English