where the rubber meets the road



where the rubber meets the road

Fig. at the point in a process where there are challenges, issues, or problems. Now we have spelled out the main area of dissent. This is where the rubber meets the road.
See also: meet, road, rubber

where the rubber meets the road

Where the practical reality or crucial test is: "The sales effort is where the rubber meets the road in every competitive business" (Brian Tracy).
See also: meet, road, rubber

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TeranceTER-əntsEnglish
Ganeshaga-NAYSHHinduism
Tomislav-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic
Lodovico-Italian
Doroteiadoo-roo-TAY-əPortuguese
SibÉAl-Irish