- (the) nuts and bolts
- the basic, practical details of a job or other activity.
Law school teaches wonderful theory but it doesn't teach the nuts and bolts of actually practising law.
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(the) nuts and bolts
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(the) nuts and bolts (of something) — the nuts and bolts (of something) phrase the basic details of a job or activity First, you need to know the nuts and bolts of the business. Thesaurus: important thing or detailsynonym Main entry: nut * * * the ˌnuts and ˈbolts (of sth) idiom … Useful english dictionary
nuts and bolts — The nuts and bolts are the most essential components of something. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** The nuts and bolts of something are the detailed facts and the practical aspects. We need to discuss the nuts and bolts of the… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
nuts and bolts — nuts and bolts, adj. the essential or basic aspects: to learn the nuts and bolts of a new job. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
nuts and bolts — The nuts and bolts are the most essential components of something … The small dictionary of idiomes
nuts and bolts — noun detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished • Hypernyms: ↑information, ↑info * * * n basics, essentials, fundamentals, details, components, bits and pieces, practicalities COLLOQ. nitty… … Useful english dictionary
nuts and bolts — 1. n. the mundane workings of something; the basics of something. □ I want you to learn how to write well. You have to get down to the nuts and bolts of writing. □ She’s got a lot of good, general ideas, but when it comes to the nuts and bolts of … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
nuts and bolts — noun The basic, inner workings of something; the fundamentals or basics; that which makes something operate, on a basic level. Its really not so hard, once you know the nuts and bolts of the editing process. Syn: brass tacks, low level, nitty… … Wiktionary
nuts and bolts of — {n. phr.} The basic facts or important details of something. * / Ted will he an excellent trader, his millionaire grandfather said, once he learns the nuts and bolts of the profession. / … Dictionary of American idioms
nuts and bolts of — {n. phr.} The basic facts or important details of something. * / Ted will he an excellent trader, his millionaire grandfather said, once he learns the nuts and bolts of the profession. / … Dictionary of American idioms
nuts\ and\ bolts\ of — n. phr. the basic facts or important details of something. Ted will be an excellent trader, his millionaire grandfather said, once he learns the nuts and bolts of the profession … Словарь американских идиом
