To directly hit the basic aspects of the issue; start an extremely important task

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  • This idiom is majorly used in the early 20th century. This idiom might refer to scrubbed copper bolts on a boat or may be it refers to the brass-topped tacks in the trade of upholstery. You’re getting down to the brass tacks, if you are discussing the basic and practical realities of business or task.
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Why are you turning around the point, come on and let’s get down to brass tacks. Tell me what do you want to say?

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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get down to brass tacksDeal with the important details.
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