nuts and bolts of something
1(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 …
2nuts 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… …
3nuts and bolts — The nuts and bolts are the most essential components of something …
4nuts and bolts — pl.n. Informal the basic elements or practical aspects of something nuts and bolts adj …
5nuts 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… …
6nuts 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 …
7nuts 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… …
8nuts 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. / …
9nuts 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. / …
10nuts\ 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 …
