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 To get down to brass tacks

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 To get down to brass tacks


1). To be afraid of something
2). To request somebody
3). To be serious about something
4). To be insistent


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To get down to brass tacks means to get serious and deep about a subject.

e.g. Enough fun; now let's get down to brass tacks.

Therefore, then correct answer is option 3.

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