Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-down-and-dirty
idiom
/ɡɛt daʊn ənd ˈdɜrti/
Definition
To engage in a task or activity that requires hard work, often involving unpleasantness or dealing with the less glamorous aspects.
Examples
- When it comes to solving this problem, we need to get down and dirty to find real solutions.
- The project was tough, but we rolled up our sleeves and got down and dirty.
Meaning
The phrase implies taking a straightforward and practical approach to a problem or situation, regardless of how messy or difficult it may be.
Synonyms
- roll up your sleeves
- get to work
- get stuck in
