Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS/BUSINESSto get serious or practical about smth.
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1. I think we’ve fooled around with this plan long enough. It’s time to get down to brass tacks.
2. The meeting should have started fifteen minutes ago. I have another appointment in an hour, and I wish we would get down to business. Compare to: (opt.1) talk turkey; (opt.2) get the show on the road. |
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