Business as usual

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phrase

The normal course of work or life continuing as normal, despite disruptions or difficulties.

Despite the massive earthquake, it was business as usual for the office workers.
Visual representation of "business as usual" - The normal course of work or life continuing as normal, despite disruptions or difficulties.

Often appears as...

  • despite disruptions it's business as usual
  • continue business as usual

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Context Matters

Understand the situation to use 'business as usual' correctly—it's about continuity after interruptions.

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After the power outage, the supermarket resumed business as usual.
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Not Literal

'Business as usual' can refer to routines in life, not just commerce or work environments.

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The family tried to keep things business as usual after moving to a new city.
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Unexpected Normalcy

The phrase often implies that things are normal when it wouldn't typically be expected.

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Even during the festival, it was business as usual at the pharmacy.
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