Jobb Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Nitty-Gritty
What does "nitty-gritty" meam?
I only found a defintion for it:
the basic facts of a situation.
If so, the head line "The Nitty-Gritty Senator" should be "The Nitty-Gritty of Senator"?
The Nitty-Gritty Senator
After 38 Years, Fritz Hollings Is Leaving Congress. As Usual, He's Not Going Quietly.
By Peter Carlson
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 14, 2004; Page C01
Sen. Fritz Hollings, the 82-year-old South Carolina Democrat, is sitting on his office sofa, telling stories in his inimitable style, which is funny and caustic. Suddenly, his eyes close and his chin drops to his chest. He looks like a man who's about to drool on his impeccable blue-and-white pinstripe shirt.
I only found a defintion for it:
the basic facts of a situation.
If so, the head line "The Nitty-Gritty Senator" should be "The Nitty-Gritty of Senator"?
The Nitty-Gritty Senator
After 38 Years, Fritz Hollings Is Leaving Congress. As Usual, He's Not Going Quietly.
By Peter Carlson
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 14, 2004; Page C01
Sen. Fritz Hollings, the 82-year-old South Carolina Democrat, is sitting on his office sofa, telling stories in his inimitable style, which is funny and caustic. Suddenly, his eyes close and his chin drops to his chest. He looks like a man who's about to drool on his impeccable blue-and-white pinstripe shirt.
Top answer
You have the correct meaning, Jobb-- the basic facts or specific details. It is also an adjective, and here refers to the senator as the sort of politician who concerns himself with the fine details of legislative matters.
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You have the correct meaning, Jobb-- the basic facts or specific details. It is also an adjective, and here refers to the senator as the sort of politician who concerns himself with the fine details of legislative matters.
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