get down to brass tacks

get down to brass tacks also get down to cases {v. phr.}, {informal}

To begin the most important work or business; get started on the most important things to talk about or know.

The men talked about little things and then got down to brass tacks.

A busy doctor wants his patients to get down to brass tacks.

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brass

[brass] See: [DOUBLE IN BRASS], [GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. * /The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets./ 2. Any person who has […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

brass tacks

[brass tacks] See: [GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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