idiom
mean business
MEEN BIZ-ness
miːn ˈbɪznɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
meanbusiness
Dictionary meaning
be entirely serious and determined in one's intentions; signal that one will act decisively and follow through on threats or promises; convey that a matter is not casual or negotiable
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