get down to brass tacks
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"[get] down to brass tacks" の定義と意味

to get down to brass tacks
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to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

What is the origin of the idiom "get down to brass tacks" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the idiom "get down to brass tacks" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It refers to the use of brass tacks to fasten upholstery or other materials to furniture. When someone was "getting down to brass tacks," they were getting down to the essential details or fundamentals of something. It is often used to urge people to stop talking about general ideas or theories and start talking about specific plans or actions.

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I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.
I'm tired of all the distractions and want to get down to brass tacks and focus on first things first.
The situation was so serious that after a few polite exchanges they quickly got down to brass tacks.
I'm tired of all the hypotheticals and want to get down to brass tacks.
Let's get down to brass tacks and discuss how we're going to solve this problem.
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