Strine Expression of the Day #9 - Withdrawn because of Texan origin

[hinterland]

getting down to brass tacks

Getting down to brass tacks is...

a) defining what the actual issue is
b) undressing
c) eating leftovers
d) opening a can of beer

Comments

[nentikobe]

Something I wish my boss would figure out instead of bouncing around for hours first.

A.

I didn't realize this was Strine. I've heard it before - could be Brit too perhaps.

it's American, and I'm therefore disqualifying today's entry

[hinterland]

one source says:
It is reasonable to assume that the phrase was coined in Texas.

and another source says:
get down to brass tacks
to start talking about the basic facts of a situation. Let's get down to brass tacks - who's going to pay for all of this?
See also: down, tack
Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms © Cambridge University Press 2003

Re: it's American, and I'm therefore disqualifying today's entry

[nentikobe]

Heh. Coined in both my country and state of birth.

I said I was feeling crook lately in a comment today, so I am expanding my Strine.

good girl

[hinterland]

sorry you're feeling crook, nice to see you're expanding your active Strine vocabulary.

i'm posting a new Strine word for today...

[sparky6892]

a.

[dragon_moon]

Do we guess even if it's withdrawn? I'm too tired to think tonight. lol.

A.