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