Phrase guide
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A place or circumstance at which the implementation of a plan or intent is to be achieved.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: the tackies hit the tar
Antonyms: none provided
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rubber, meet, road.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
A metaphor derived from the point of contact between automobile tires and pavement.
