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brass tacks

–noun Informal.
the most fundamental considerations; essentials; realities (usually used in the phrase get down to brass tacks).

Origin:
1895–1900
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brass tacks  
pl.n.   Informal
Essential facts; basics: getting down to brass tacks.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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