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Down and dirty

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Straightforward Effort

When you're determined to achieve something without fancy methods or politeness.

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She got down and dirty with her renovation project, doing all the work herself.
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Intense Involvement

Fully engaging in an activity with all your effort, ignoring distractions.

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To win the competition, they had to get down and dirty with their practice sessions.
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Casual Context

Used in informal situations e.g., among friends or in casual conversation.

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At the jam session, everyone was ready to get down and dirty with their instruments.
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