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Nitty-gritty - the meaning and origin of this phrase. ... In that context it has been alleged that 'nitty-gritty' is a derogatory reference to the English slave trade of the 18th century. The phrase is usually used with the prefix 'getting down to' and there is a sense that, whatever the nitty-gritty is, it is at the bottom...
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What is the origin of "Goody two-shoes"? "Goodie two-shoes"? ... How our politically-correct police chiefs have banned the phrase nitty-gritty for being racist (oh, and 'good egg' is outlawed too!); It was the moment a startled minister discovered at first hand the stranglehold political correctness has on the police.
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The mysteriousness of the origin of "nitty-gritty" stems from the fact that it originated as a word that wasn't supposed to be explained or documented.
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Use nitty-gritty in a Sentence ... See web results for nitty-gritty ... Word Origin & History...
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Use nitty gritty in a Sentence ... See web results for nitty gritty ... See images of nitty gritty...
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Any ideas on the origins of the expression 'nitty-gritty'? ... [Q] From Helen Norris: Any ideas on the origins of the expression nitty-gritty? I heard today a ... None of these are supported by any firm evidence, and it’s this lack of a clear origin that has contributed to the wide distribution of the slave-ship story.
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Friends, family, fans, welcome to Episode 15 here on Nitty Gritty Radio. Its been a little while since we last got up so hopefully the absence made your heart grow a little fonder. ... Peace, thanks for coming back to another one here on Nitty Gritty Radio. I know…I know, Episode 13 was a little departure from the...
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E-cyclopedia looks at the phrase which got a Home Office minister into trouble for being politically incorrect. ... ORIGIN 2: one theory is that "nitty-gritty" refers to the debris left in the bottom of a slave ships at the end of a voyage. Hence, use of the term is highly contentious and has been banned by the police.
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