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 brass tacks by viperquilter October 17, 2015

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tackish

an occasionally violent game created by Anna Davis that always results in one kid getting injured.

how to play:
one person is chosen to be the "tackmaster" everybody else lies face down on the grass apart from each other. the tackmaster chooses the person to be TACKLED. the last person to get tackled is charged at by everybody

a game usually last 5-10 minutes

Bojan totally got kicked in the face by Tielor in that game of tackish last night.

Ethan's head hurt after being the tackmaster for too long.

tackish by backgammonpro8778yeah October 7, 2011

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tic tacking

The act of throwing corn kernels or corn cobs at an individual's house to cause commotion.

A bunch of us went tic tacking last night and the neighbors were pissed.

tic tacking by From the 'Roi May 27, 2006

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tackling fuel

anything that motivates you to get something done that would not have been possible otherwise

So your dad doesn't believe you can make it through law school. Just use him as tackling fuel to push yourself towards graduating.

tackling fuel by da real bobby boucher October 8, 2011

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