How Do You Spell NITTY GRITTY?
The phrase "nitty gritty" is commonly used to describe the essential and practical aspects of a situation. It is spelled with a double "t" and "r", and is pronounced /ˈnɪti ˈɡrɪti/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word may have originated from the phrase "grit and gravel", which refers to the rough and gritty texture of sandpaper. Despite its unclear origin, "nitty gritty" has become a frequently used idiom in English language, conveying the importance of getting to the heart of the matter.