get down to brass tacks
idiomTo (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.
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bow-legged wi' brass
Wealthy; having lots of money.
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brass ceiling
An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
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brass farthing
Something worthless or of small value.
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brass monkey
Very cold.
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brass monkeys
Very cold.
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brass neck
Gall, shamelessness, cheek.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.