brass tacks

the main point of a discussion, the focal point of something being addressed

"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

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.

by viperquilter October 17, 2015

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"

by jdmoskow November 13, 2013