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get down to brass tacks 

In the trading posts of the old west, the shopkeeper measured out a yard on his wooden counter and inserted two brass thumbtacks. He used this to measure off "yard goods" such as fabrics and rope. So to set the price he first had to get down to brass tacks.
You've selected your fabric, so let's get down to brass tacks.

get down to business 

to begin seriously doing what you need to do;
to begin to get serious; to begin to negotiate or conduct business;
to start talking about the subject to be discussed;
to apply oneself to serious matters; concentrate on work...
There was a real determination to get down to business.

The directors finally got down to business and decided to sign the contract.
get down to business by Kacler February 12, 2014

Get down to business 

One usually gets down to business to defeat the Huns
One example of how to get down to business is the song from Mulan
Get down to business by Kkj September 7, 2018

let’s get down to business 

To have sexual intercourse with at least one party consenting.
“Let’s get down to business” -Jared
“No” -Claire
“I’ve heard from sources that it makes you feel better” -Jared

get down to brass tacks 

Smoking weed; When it's time to smoke a bowl
"Its quarter after four? Almost time to get down to brass tacks"

"Hey, let's get down to brass tacks, pass me a bowl so I can pack one up"
get down to brass tacks by jdmoskow November 13, 2013

down to get brown 

To get naughty and or do drugs
Sure I'm down to get brown tonight ,
down to get brown by McLeanX December 2, 2017