Meaning of the word "nitty gritty" in English

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nitty gritty

US /ˈnɪt̬·iˈɡrɪt̬·i/
UK /ˈnɪt.i ˈɡrɪt.i/

Noun

the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation

Example:
Let's get down to the nitty gritty of the project.
He explained the nitty gritty of how the system works.