Get Down to Brass Tacks informal verb phrase figurative
To concentrate on the most significant parts of a given situation.
It's time to get down to brass tacks. Please turn off your phone.
I don't have much time, so let's get down to the brass tacks.
I'd like to get down to brass tacks: we need to launch a new product to improve the turnover next year.
Express one's thoughts or opinions publicly
Any scandalous activities that occur when traveling in a group should not be discussed with other individuals afterwards.
1. To have a careful and exhaustive discussion with someone
2. To offer thorough advice or suggestions to someone
To stop talking about or focusing on a specific topic.
Said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time
After being cheated by her husband, Jane loses her belief on marriage and doesn't want to start any new relationship - a scalded dog fears cold water.