What is the "gist" of something?

Example: 
"I didn't read the whole article, but I got the gist of it."

What does "spiel" mean?

"The salesperson gave me the same spiel about the product for twenty minutes."

What does "the nitty-gritty" refer to?

"Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of the contract."

What is a "hunch"?


"I had a hunch that she would get the job."

A feeling that something is true without proof

A feeling that something is true with proof 

"What does "bummer" mean?"


"It's a bummer that the concert was canceled."

What is a "quirk"?


"One of her quirks is talking to plants."

What is the "gist" of something? Example: "I didn't read the whole article, but I got the gist of it."