Meaning Concern yourself with the basic and important realities.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Were broke. This is no time for fanciful ideas - we need to get down to brass tacks and raise some money.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Get down to brass tacks
What does "Get down to brass tacks" mean?
Concern yourself with the basic and important realities.
Get down to brass tacks
America, 19th century.