How to Pronounce "get down to brass tacks"
expression
GET-down-tuh-BRASS-TAKS
get-DOWN-too-brAHS-TAKS
Definition
To focus on the most important details or issues, usually after some discussion or delay; to get straight to the main point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɹæs/ /ˈtæks
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /bɹˈɑːs/ /tˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-down-tuh-BRASS-TAKS
UK
get-DOWN-too-brAHS-TAKS
Listen in Context
Let's get down to brass tacks and talk about your salary.
After the introductions, it's time to get down to brass tacks.
Can we get down to brass tacks now?
Enough small talk—let's get down to brass tacks.