'Nuts and bolts'
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25) : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternatives to each. Select the most appropriate alternative which gives the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. To complete the first step in a process
- B. To get down to practical details ✓
- C. To receive harm or punishment for one's actions
- D. To irritate people and make them go away
Correct Answer: B. To get down to practical details
Explanation
The idiom 'nuts and bolts' refers to the basic practical details of a subject or activity.
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