"anyways, enough talk about the weather McGruder...I'm sure you know why I called you into my office....let's get down to brass tacks, shall we?"
by bungalow bill February 25, 2005
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Military Slang
Used by common soldiers as an unspecific collective term for people of much higher rank. (the ones making the decisions)
Can also be applied to a police force.
Military Slang
Used by common soldiers as an unspecific collective term for people of much higher rank. (the ones making the decisions)
Can also be applied to a police force.
by TheFreakinGrimReaper March 20, 2013
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The uncharted territory of the bandroom that is known for their wild and erratic behavior. But watch out they can get away with anything with the director, and it is a myth they secretly run the band.
Famous Celebrities in low brass: Neil Armstrong, Baritone
Tony Stewart, NASCAR driver Trombone
Bill Engvall, comedian Trombone
Tony Stewart, NASCAR driver Trombone
Bill Engvall, comedian Trombone
by Lacie Hall May 12, 2011
Get the low brass mug.The Brass Ring was originally a game reward or prize related to riding a carousel. Most carousels did not have "jumpers" - animals which move up and down as the carousel spins - The outer row animals were still/fixed. Many riders of carousels tended to ignore the outer rows in favor of the jumping animals. In order to encourage more riders to sit on the outer rows, someone devised the ring game and it became a common fixture of the carousel.
The object of the game was simple. A rider sits on the outer row and when the carousel spins around, the rider reaches out and grabs one of the metal rings from the dispenser. Since not all the rings were brass - typically one brass ring per ride among many non-brass rings - getting the brass ring was a special treat. The brass ring usually entitled the holder to a free ride when they returned the brass ring to the attendant. Or could be kept as a good luck charm, memento, etc.
It's important to note that in their heyday, most carousels were pay-to-ride amusements. Back when a couple pennies, a nickel or a dime was still significant change, a free ride on the carousel would seem much more relevant. Therefore, to get the elusive brass ring was to win a notable prize equated with fun, gratification, fulfillment, etc.
The object of the game was simple. A rider sits on the outer row and when the carousel spins around, the rider reaches out and grabs one of the metal rings from the dispenser. Since not all the rings were brass - typically one brass ring per ride among many non-brass rings - getting the brass ring was a special treat. The brass ring usually entitled the holder to a free ride when they returned the brass ring to the attendant. Or could be kept as a good luck charm, memento, etc.
It's important to note that in their heyday, most carousels were pay-to-ride amusements. Back when a couple pennies, a nickel or a dime was still significant change, a free ride on the carousel would seem much more relevant. Therefore, to get the elusive brass ring was to win a notable prize equated with fun, gratification, fulfillment, etc.
Little Amy went to the park today and rode on the carousel. On the first try, she got the brass ring. Amy now could ride the carousel again for free. Amy was very happy.
Amy grew up to be a pleasant, pretty, hard-working young woman. She got married, started a family, and lived in a nice modest home with her husband. Together they worked towards prosperity and raised a good, healthy family. Amy was very happy. Again, Amy got the brass ring.
Amy grew up to be a pleasant, pretty, hard-working young woman. She got married, started a family, and lived in a nice modest home with her husband. Together they worked towards prosperity and raised a good, healthy family. Amy was very happy. Again, Amy got the brass ring.
by retroflow October 2, 2007
Get the brass ring mug.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.
by viperquilter October 17, 2015
Get the get down to brass tacks mug.A brass can is when you are embarrassed by something. Basicly the teuchter version of brass neck or red neck.
Term made famous by #1 Teuchter Adam Munro
Term made famous by #1 Teuchter Adam Munro
by Gordon The Pirate July 7, 2011
Get the Brass Can mug.Felicia refers to the movie Friday depicting a ratchet woman, adding brass to Felicia defines that woman as a stupid ratchet as brass can be referred to as hard headed.
by HRterms September 18, 2014
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