What is the meaning of nitty-gritty?

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.
- usage: "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
- synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum

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