get down to business
To commit oneself to a task or activity that is employment-related or that requires serious effort or concentration.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The meeting is starting, so let's get down to business.”
“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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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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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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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
Last updated August 10, 2026