Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brass-tacks
idiom
/brɑːs tæks/
Definition
The fundamental facts or basic details of a situation that are crucial to understanding it.
Examples
- We have discussed a lot of ideas, but now let’s get down to brass tacks and make a plan.
- When it came time to negotiate the contract, we needed to get down to brass tacks.
Meaning
When someone says ‘let’s get down to brass tacks’, they mean to focus on the essential matters at hand and avoid unnecessary details.
Synonyms
- get to the point
- cut to the chase
- focus on the essentials
