Nitty-gritty:

Noun

1. The essential substance or details of a matter; basics; crux: Let's skip the chitchat and get down to the nitty-gritty.
Adjective

2. Fundamental, detailed, or probing: nitty-gritty questions. 3. Direct and practical: nitty-gritty advice; a nitty-gritty system. Enmity:
Noun, plural enmities.

A feeling or condition of hostility; Hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.

Enamor
Verb (used with object)

1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with ): to be enamoured of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamoured. 2. To charm or captivate Captivate
Verb (used with object), captivated, captivating.

1. To attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him. 2. Obsolete. To capture; subjugate.

underdog

noun

1.

a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict. 2. a victim of social or political injustice: The underdogs were beginning to organize their protests