Nuts and bolts meaning
What does the saying 'Nuts and bolts' mean?
Idiom: Nuts and bolts
Meaning:
The nuts and bolts are the most essential components of something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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