B2idiomworkIELTS-friendly
the nuts and bolts
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the basic practical details of how something works or is done
Usually 'the nuts and bolts of something'. It contrasts the practical work with big ideas or plans.
In context
In the first week you'll learn the nuts and bolts of running a small café.
The director sets the vision, but Hoa handles the nuts and bolts of every event.
More idioms about work
- a baptism of firea very difficult first experience of a new job or activity
- a cushy joba job that is easy and pleasant but still pays well
- a dead-end joba job with no chance of promotion or of learning anything new
- a jack of all tradesa person who can do many different kinds of work fairly well
- a labour of lovehard work that you do because you enjoy it or care about it, not for money