nuts and bolts
Americannoun
plural noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of nuts and bolts
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Consider the personal-finance nuts and bolts involved in that kind of situation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
But China has a broad supply chain of manufacturers that make the nuts and bolts of humanoids, including sensors, batteries and other components.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
"Those 10 years at Torness were fundamental to me understanding the nuts and bolts of what a nuclear power station is," she says.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
As the wheel began to turn, loose nuts and bolts and a couple of wrenches rained from its hub and spokes.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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