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I'd like to be the next Oprah financially, but I'm not a TV actor. I'm not someone with an entertainment background, I'm a cop. And I'm not afraid to go anywhere and get down and dirty.
Steve Wilkos

Meaning of "down and dirty" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOWN AND DIRTY

down and dirty play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOWN AND DIRTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Down and dirty is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DOWN AND DIRTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of down and dirty in the English dictionary

The definition of down and dirty in the dictionary is ruthlessly competitive or underhand. Other definition of down and dirty is uninhibited; frank.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOWN AND DIRTY

dowly
down
down at heel
down in the mouth
down on one´s luck
down payment
down the drain
down the hatch
down to
down under
down with
down-and-out
down-at-heel
down-bow
down-cycle
down-home
down-in-the-mouth
down-market
down-river
down-to-earth

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOWN AND DIRTY

bedirty
birthday party
come to the party
dirty
flirty
forty
house party
intellectual property
liberty
party
poverty
property
qwerty
shirty
sporty
take the liberty
tea party
third party
thirty
top thirty

Synonyms and antonyms of down and dirty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «down and dirty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOWN AND DIRTY

Find out the translation of down and dirty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of down and dirty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «down and dirty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

降浊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abajo y sucio
570 millions of speakers

English

down and dirty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नीचे और गंदा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إلى أسفل و القذرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вниз и грязные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

para baixo e sujo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিচে এবং মলিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vers le bas et sale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Turun dan kotor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nach unten und schmutzig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

汚い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아래로 더러운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mudhun lan reged
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xuống và bẩn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீழே மற்றும் அழுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खाली आणि गलिच्छ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Aşağı ve kirli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

verso il basso e sporco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w dół i brudne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вниз і брудні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jos și murdar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάτω και βρώμικο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

af en vuil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ner och smutsiga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ned og skitne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of down and dirty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWN AND DIRTY»

The term «down and dirty» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.292 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWN AND DIRTY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about down and dirty

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6 QUOTES WITH «DOWN AND DIRTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word down and dirty.
1
Kurt Busiek
Between 'Avengers,' 'JLA/Avengers,' and 'Trinity,' I've gotten down and dirty in the big universes and had a hell of a time playing in those sandboxes.
2
Jai Courtney
The last time I played rugby, I busted my nose bad, and that's incentive not to get down and dirty in the park anymore.
3
Willem Dafoe
I wish to Christ I could make up a really great lie. Sometimes, after an interview, I say to myself, 'Man, you were so honest - can't you have some fun? Can't you do some really down and dirty lying?' But the puritan in me thinks that if I tell a lie, I'll be punished.
4
Martin McDonagh
My plays are always pushing towards cinema anyway. They're down and dirty, real and more fun.
5
Hunter Tylo
I kind of thought the writers were starting to take Taylor and make her kind of down and dirty.
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Steve Wilkos
I'd like to be the next Oprah financially, but I'm not a TV actor. I'm not someone with an entertainment background, I'm a cop. And I'm not afraid to go anywhere and get down and dirty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOWN AND DIRTY»

Discover the use of down and dirty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to down and dirty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of ...
Candid, mesmerizing, and penetrating, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world and where it's headed.
Peter Biskind, 2013
2
Low Down and Dirty: A Novel
Relocating to Arizona after punishing her enemies, Red enjoys her successes as a best-selling author but is unable to forget her love for Q, a situation that is further threatened by the vengeful plots of those she has harmed.
Vickie M. Stringer, 2013
3
Down and Dirty: The Essential Training Guide for Obstacle ...
DIVThis book from Matt B. Davis offers a down-and-dirty overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any racer: preparation and training. /div
Matt B. Davis, 2014
4
The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids: How to Plan ...
Outlines economical options for family camping vacations, sharing irreverent, anecdotal and practical guidelines for families with very young children while explaining how to select gear and address needs with a minimum of stress.
Helen Olsson, 2012
5
Down and Dirty
Ten science fiction writers chronicle the history of Earth after it has been struck by an alien virus that has caused fantastic mutations in the survivors
George R. R. Martin, 1988
6
Down and Dirty: Hollywood's Exploitation Filmmakers and ...
Taboo breakers and trendsetters, shameless hucksters and famous directors.
Mike Quarles, 2001
7
Photoshop 7 Down and Dirty Tricks
The book is not another rehash of masking, pixels, and file formats or resolution--it's nothing but the cool stuff that will make your client's (or boss's) jaw drop.
Scott Kelby, 2002
8
Down and Dirty
Punished for an indiscretion, Navy SEAL and all-around tough guy Zachary Floyd is forced to head a new SEAL-like program for women.
Sandra Hill, 2007
9
Down & Dirty: The Plot to Steal the Presidency
Acclaimed journalist, Jake Tapper explains what actually happened, who got away with what and how both sides, Democrats and Republicans, plotted to steal the presidency in 2000.
Jake Tapper, 2001
10
Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers
Corey Barker–Executive Producer of PlanetPhotoshop.com and one of the Photoshop Guys of Photoshop User TV–brings you this completely new set of techniques, tricks, and tutorials in this second volume of the Down & Dirty Tricks for ...
Corey Barker, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOWN AND DIRTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term down and dirty is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rod Picott Gets Down And Dirty With New Single “Elbow Grease”
American Songwriter caught up with Rod Picott to talk about his new album, Fortune, set to release later this summer. A former construction ... «American Songwriter, Jul 15»
2
Kids get down and dirty on Mud Day
July 8, 2015 11:51 AM EDT - Hundreds of children got to play in a giant pit of mud at the 27th annual Mud Day event in suburban Detroit. (AP). July 8, 2015 ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Gail in the Garden The down and dirty facts about fertilizer
Gail in the Garden The down and dirty facts about fertilizer. Article Last Updated: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 7:10pm. Print · E-Mail; Make text smaller; Make text ... «Cortez Journal, Jul 15»
4
Thousands get down and dirty at annual Mud Day festival
A persistent drizzle did nothing to dampen the spirits of thousands of children wading through a muddy pit of 20,000 gallons of water and 200 ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
5
Down And Dirty: Teachers Learn About Soil
The University of Florida IFAS Soil Science Department offered a one-day, Teach the Teacher International Year of Soil Workshop for educators ... «NorthEscambia.com, Jul 15»
6
Getting down and dirty with car nuts
'I wouldn't mind a Citi Golf when I come to South Africa. You guys drive on the right side of the road,” said Tom Ford speaking about bringing his ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
7
Kelly Khumalo, iFani and Chomee get down and dirty for charity
Multi-award winning Afro-pop muso Kelly Khumalo has put her drama- and controversy-riddled life at the back of her mind as she gets down ... «Johannesburg Sunday World, Jul 15»
8
Getting down and dirty, and dashing
Big Hill Adventure Camp kid Jadyn Shull, 8, tests out one of the obstacles which will be featured at the Dirty Dash with the help of her camp ... «Beloit Daily News, Jul 15»
9
Petaluma cyclist gets down and dirty for grueling road race win
He had pulled out of the last aid station of the Dirty Kanza 200 in second place with 50 miles to go in one of the nastiest, most grueling “gravel ... «Petaluma Argus Courier, Jul 15»
10
F-16 maintenance: The down and dirty perspective
Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Dietrick, 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, inspects the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon ... «DVIDS, Jun 15»

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