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To be able to start doing something because you have everything you need to do it.
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TO BE IN BUSINESS
As soon as I find my map and my keys we're in business. |
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It is nothing that you need to know. It is none of your concern (Not very polite).
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(IT'S) NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!
Alice: How much does a little diamond like that cost? Mary: None of your business! John: Do you want to go out with me Friday night? Mary: Sorry, I don't think so. John: Well, what are you doing then? Mary: None of your business! |
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To stop doing commerce or business.
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GO OUT OF BUSINESS
The new shop will probably go out of business if sales don't get better. I have to work hard to keep from going out of business. |
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To do something related to work or business.
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ON BUSINESS
I'm here on business. I travel on business. |
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To begin to get serious; to begin to negotiate or conduct business.
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GET DOWN TO BUSINESS / GET DOWN TO WORK
All right, every one. Let's get down to business. There has been enough chitchat. When the president and vice president arrive, we can get down to business. |
