Sekirov Dictionary

get down to brass tacks

UK /ɡɛt ˈdaʊn tə bɹɑːs ˈtæks/US /ɡɛt ˈdaʊn tə bɹæs ˈtæks/

verb1

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To (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.
- He did not wish to delay action, but was ready to vote instanter.—A reference now would amount to a defeat of the memorial. It was better to come right down to the brass and vote. — 1854

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