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nuts and bolts

NUTS and BOLTS

nʌts ænd boʊlts

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nutsandbolts

Dictionary meaning

the basic practical details or fundamentals of a subject; the core mechanics of how something works, as opposed to abstract theory or big-picture thinking

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