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by Kornflapper on July 7th, 2009

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What do you think people mean when they use the term "down and dirty?"

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  • by Ditto on July 7th, 2009

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    "Get down to business" or down to the nitty gritty". It just means to stop screwing off and make things happen.

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  • by Nice Guy In Bay Area on July 7th, 2009

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    I wonder what they mean?

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  • by Carrot and Stick on July 7th, 2009

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    They are picking their nose?

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