brass

Definition

  • noun: a yellow metal that is made by combining copper and zinc
  • noun: an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: impudence, brazen, brass leaf

Examples

  • I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him '(as) bold as brass' and asked for his autograph.

  • the orchestra's 'brass section' [=the group of musicians in an orchestra who play brass instruments]

  • We finally 'got down to brass tacks' and decided to work out a schedule for the project.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So I heard. May I come in? JIMMIE: Yeah, please do. WOLF: You must be Jules... which would make you Vincent. Let's get down to brass tacks, gentlemen. If I was informed correctly... the clock is ticking, is that right, Jimmie? JIMMIE: % WOLF: Your wife Bonnie... (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction