IdiomDaily Life
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Englishget down to brass tacks
Meaning: To get serious or practical about something.
Example: “Let's get down to brass tacks: how much will it cost?”
Equivalents in other languages
French: Entrer dans le vif du sujet Literally: To enter the living part of the subject
Origin: To get down to business means to get serious and start. To get down to the nitty gritty means to get to the basic issue or problem.
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- get to the point To speak or write concisely and directly.
- get-up-and-go Physical energy.
- get up on the wrong side of the bed To be in a bad mood from the beginning of the day.
- give someone or something short shrift To make quick work of something or to give little time to someone.
- give someone the green light To get or give permission to proceed.
- give someone the sack To be fired from one's job.
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