“Get down to business”
Définition
To start focusing on the main work or topic.
Exemples
Examples
“After introductions, we got down to business.”
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After introductions, we got down to business.Compare with the original example
After introductions, we got down to business.
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- What does "Get down to business" mean?
- "Get down to business" means to start focusing on the main work or topic.
- How do you use "Get down to business" in a sentence?
- Example: "After introductions, we got down to business."
- Should I interpret "Get down to business" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.