The meeting is starting, so let's get down to business.
get down to business
idiomTo commit oneself to a task or activity that is employment-related or that requires serious effort or concentration.
After a few minutes of small talk, the manager cleared her throat and told the team it was time to get down to business.
Once the initial pleasantries were exchanged and the coffee was poured, the committee members finally got down to business to address the urgent financial crisis.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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business as usual
The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
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business end
The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.
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business girl
A female prostitute.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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do one's business
Especially of a house pet: to defecate or urinate.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.