Facts. As in “let’s get down to brass tacks”.
Brass Tacks
Example Sentences
"Let's get down to brass tacks."
"Right, brass tacks - how much will it cost?"
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "facts". May come from the brass tacks used in upholstery or in old shops for measuring cloth. In use since the late 19th century meaning to discuss the basic facts.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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