brass-tacks

Example Sentences

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“Investors are getting down to brass tacks and saying, ‘What do we want to own over the next few months?’”

From MarketWatch

“Investors are getting down to brass tacks and saying ‘what do we want to own over the next few months,’” MAI’s Grisanti said.

From MarketWatch

“Let’s get down to brass tacks: It’s too expensive to live here.”

From Los Angeles Times

His plays demonstrate a fierce effort to get down to brass tacks.

From Los Angeles Times

“The major work will happen in the months ahead, when we’ll get down to brass tacks and craft a responsible and balanced budget which will help make California more livable and affordable.”

From Los Angeles Times