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get down to brass tacks

idiom

To (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.


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  1. 01

    bow-legged wi' brass

    Wealthy; having lots of money.

  2. 02

    brass ceiling

    An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.

  3. 03

    brass farthing

    Something worthless or of small value.

  4. 04

    brass monkey

    Very cold.

  5. 05

    brass monkeys

    Very cold.

  6. 06

    brass neck

    Gall, shamelessness, cheek.

  7. 07

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  8. 08

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

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