the nuts and bolts



the nuts and bolts

the basic, practical details of a job or other activity (often + of ) Law school teaches wonderful theory but it doesn't teach the nuts and bolts of actually practising law.
See also: and, bolt, nuts

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JonÁŠ-Czech, Slovak
Irinushka-Russian
Alfonz-Slovene
Giambattistajahm-baht-TEE-stahItalian
MainchÍN-Irish
Sigiheri-Ancient Germanic