Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-mean-business
idiom
/tuː miːn ˈbɪznəs/
Definition
To be serious about one’s intentions or actions.
Examples
- When she laid out her plans for the project, it was clear she meant business.
- He walked into the meeting with a determined look, signaling that he meant business.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to mean business’ suggests that someone is not joking and is committed to achieving a goal or taking action.
Synonyms
- to be serious
- to be resolute
- to be earnest
