Get down to business

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phrase

To start working seriously on a task or job.

After the introductions and small talk, it was time to get down to business.
Visual representation of "get down to business" - To start working seriously on a task or job.

Often appears as...

  • let's get down to business
  • time to get down to business

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "get down to business"
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Work Focus

Used when action is needed after preparation or delays.

Illustration for Work Focus
We've reviewed the plan, so let's get down to business and start the project.
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Transition Cue

Signals a shift from casual to serious conversation or activity.

Illustration for Transition Cue
Coffee's finished; time to get down to business with our meeting.
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Motivation Prompt

Encourages others to stop procrastinating and start working.

Illustration for Motivation Prompt
Enough chatting, we need to get down to business and finish this task.
Visual representation of the word "Get down to business"

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