colloquial (originally U.S.). In plural, as hard tacks. The plain facts, the practical details; the basics. Esp. in to get down to hard tacks (also…
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| 释义 | the world > existence and causation > causation > basis or foundation > [noun] > fundamental or most detailed level (4) hard tacks1892 colloquial (originally U.S.). In plural, as hard tacks. The plain facts, the practical details; the basics. Esp. in to get down to hard tacks (also… grass root1901 figurative. In plural (frequently in form grassroots). The origin, source, or foundation of something. Now chiefly (often influenced by sense 2a)… nitty-gritty1940 The most important aspects or practical details of a situation, subject, etc.; the harsh realities; the heart of the matter. Frequently in (to get) do… micro level1956 The most detailed or fundamental level of a concept, process, etc. Cf. macro level, n. |
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