down–and–dirty adjective
[more down–and–dirty; most down–and–dirty] chiefly US, informal 1 : involving methods that are regarded as harsh, unfair, etc.
▪ down-and-dirty business practices ▪ down-and-dirty competition 2 : dirty and in poor condition
▪ The story takes place on the down-and-dirty [=seedy, decrepit] streets of the city. 3 : relating to harsh and unpleasant subjects in an honest and often shocking way
▪ I told them the down-and-dirty truth. ▪ a down-and-dirty interview 4 : basic and practical
▪ We have to get down to the down-and-dirty [=nitty-gritty] details.
▪ down-and-dirty business practices ▪ down-and-dirty competition
▪ The story takes place on the down-and-dirty [=seedy, decrepit] streets of the city.
▪ I told them the down-and-dirty truth. ▪ a down-and-dirty interview
▪ We have to get down to the down-and-dirty [=nitty-gritty] details.
get down and dirty
: to do or say harsh and unpleasant things
▪ Sometimes you have to get down and dirty with your competitors.
▪ Sometimes you have to get down and dirty with your competitors.
