| 单词 | hard tacks |
| 释义 | > as lemmashard tacks 3. 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 hard tack) (cf. to get down to brass tacks at brass n. Phrases 2). ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > basis or foundation > [noun] > fundamental or most detailed level hard tacks1892 grass root1901 nitty-gritty1940 micro level1956 1892 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 15 Aug. 6/5 To get down to hard tacks of local significance gambling is the curse at the bottom of the crimes that have disgraced Denison. 1907 Pop. Mech. Dec. 1319 (advt.) Suppose we get right down to hard-tack. Is there any room for improvement in your work? 1992 Investors Chron. (Nexis) 6 Mar. 32 Before handling the hard tacks of share price, net asset value, discounts and premiums..make life simpler by deciding what investment trust sector interests you. 2009 R. Nader Only Super-rich can save Us! iii. 74 After a cordial exchange of greetings, the group got down to hard tacks to set an agenda for action during the coming month. < as lemmas |
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