- nuts and bolts
- noun Date: 1967 1. the working parts or elements 2. the practical workings of a machine or enterprise as opposed to theoretical considerations or speculative possibilities • nuts-and-bolts adjective
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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nuts and bolts — pl.n. Informal the basic elements or practical aspects of something nuts and bolts adj … English World dictionary
nuts and bolts — nuts′ and bolts′ n. pl. cvb the essential or basic aspects • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
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nuts and bolts — ► nuts and bolts informal the basic practical details. Main Entry: ↑nut … English terms dictionary
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nuts-and-bolts — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : of, relating to, or dealing with specific practical details nuts and bolts aspects of the job * * * nuts and bolts, small but essential features, especially those that form an integral framework or make up practical… … 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 — 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
