nuts and bolts

noun
UK: /ˌnʌts ænd ˈbəʊlts/
US: /ˌnʌts ænd ˈboʊlts/

  1. The basic, practical details of something.

    1. I don't know the nuts and bolts of car repair.
    2. The book explains the nuts and bolts of starting a business, which can be very helpful.

  2. The essential components or workings of a machine or system.

    1. He understands the nuts and bolts of the engine.
    2. Before we can proceed, we need to examine the nuts and bolts of the proposed project implementation.

Synonyms

mechanics
nuts and bolts idiom

  1. To get down to the basic facts; to focus on the practical details.

    1. Let's get to the nuts and bolts of this deal.
    2. Now that the introductions are over, it's time to discuss the nuts and bolts of the agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nuts and bolts" in English means: The basic, practical details of something., The essential components or workings of a machine or system..

The phonetic transcription of "nuts and bolts" is /ˌnʌts ænd ˈbəʊlts/ in British English and /ˌnʌts ænd ˈboʊlts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nuts and bolts": mechanics.

Example usage of "nuts and bolts": "I don't know the nuts and bolts of car repair.". More examples on the page.