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brass-tacks

adjective as in pithy

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Example Sentences

But since both sides believe me to be honest, they get right down to brass tacks and discuss the cases on their merits only.

It had many brass tacks driven into the stock, and was bright in its cheap newness.

But what a handsome weapon you have; the staff all covered with velvet and studded with brass tacks!

I guess if it comes down to brass tacks, my words as good as yours.

Now tell me whats all this about, and maybe we can get down to brass tacks.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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