Meollo in english
pronunciation: krʌks part of speech: noun
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» el meollo de la cuestión = the crux of the matter ; the crux of the question ; the nub of the question ; the nub of the matter .
Example: And this, really, is the crux of the matter. Example: So the crux of the question is when life begins, a debate that cannot be settled by science. Example: The nub of the question is the relationship between truth and history. Example: The nub of the matter is that you and I are in a position of relative privilege and power compared to the rest of the world.» el meollo del asunto = the crux of the question ; the nub of the question ; the nub of the matter .
Example: So the crux of the question is when life begins, a debate that cannot be settled by science. Example: The nub of the question is the relationship between truth and history. Example: The nub of the matter is that you and I are in a position of relative privilege and power compared to the rest of the world.» el meollo del problema = the crux of the problem [Expresión generalmente acompañada del artículo] ; the nub of the problem .
Example: The establishment of uniformity is the crux of the whole problem. Example: If you ask me, the nub of the problem is voter apathy.» ir al meollo de la cuestión = get down to + brass tacks ; get down to + bedrock ; get down to + the nitty-gritty ; get down to + the basics (of things) .
Example: When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long. Example: But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants. Example: They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty . Example: I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere.» ir al meollo del asunto = get down to + brass tacks ; get down to + bedrock ; get down to + the nitty-gritty ; get down to + the basics (of things) ; get to + the point ; come to + the point .
Example: When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long. Example: But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants. Example: They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty . Example: I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere. Example: When men do communicate, they like to get to the point, and generally only want to listen if they feel the conversation has a point. Example: Finally -- after much rambling and digression -- we come to the point, and the point is simply this: use the tools you have.» llegar al meollo de = get to/at + the heart of [El uso de la partícula to en lugar de at es más común] .
Example: This questionnaire, first introduced in 1943, is still used to get to the heart of how people perceive the world around them, make decisions, and interact with others.» llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter ; get to/at + the heart of the matter [El uso de la partícula to en lugar de at es más común] ; get to + the point ; come to + the point ; get to/at + the heart of the issue [El uso de la partícula to en lugar de at es más común] .
Example: There is little doubt in such cases that the enquirer has generalised his more specific need and a tactful librarian can soon arrive at the heart of the matter. Example: In order to get to the heart of the matter in this predicament, we must look at our modern day lifestyles. Example: When men do communicate, they like to get to the point, and generally only want to listen if they feel the conversation has a point. Example: Finally -- after much rambling and digression -- we come to the point, and the point is simply this: use the tools you have. Example: Let's start by looking at potential causes of mental fog and then we can chat about what herbs might help you out with your symptoms or even get at the heart of the issue.» meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo] ; heart of the question, the [Expresión generalmente usada con el artículo] ; kernel of the matter, the .
Example: At the heart of the matter is the individual/organisation relationship, what an employee does, and what is asked of the employee. Example: This is the heart of the question and the answer holds no surprises. Example: I believe the kernel of the matter is that scientists, philosophers, and psychologists live in circles where honesty is taken for granted.