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
Reena-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
CooperKOOP-ər, KUWP-ərEnglish
Haskel-Yiddish
Underwood['ʌndəwud]
NedjeljkaNED-ye-lykoCroatian
FinnÁN-Irish