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.

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).

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Carlson	['ka:lsən]
Santino	sahn-TEE-no	Italian
Connie	KAHN-ee	English
BjÖRg	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
LÁSzlÓ	LAHS-lo	Hungarian
Valkyrie	val-KIR-ee (English), VAL-kə-ree (English)	Various