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
Nels	-	Danish
CÉLestine	-	French
Addy (2)	-	Medieval English
Gunnar	GOON-nahr (Swedish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology
Andreina	-	Italian
Dragutin	-	Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic