brass-tacks

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synonyms for brass-tacks

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to brass-tacks, such as: basic, compact, marrowy, practical, useful, and to the point.

How to use brass-tacks in a sentence

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

    The Iron Puddler | James J. Davis
  • It had many brass tacks driven into the stock, and was bright in its cheap newness.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
  • But what a handsome weapon you have; the staff all covered with velvet and studded with brass tacks!

    Under the Rose | Frederic Stewart Isham

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