Get down to business
Definition
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The idiom “get down to business” is a phrase we use when we want to start focusing on the important or serious matters at hand. It’s like saying, Okay, let’s stop messing around and start getting serious about what we need to do. When we say “get down to business,” it means we are ready to stop wasting time and start taking action or discussing the main objective. It’s often used in professional settings or when there’s a task or goal that needs to be accomplished.
The phrase can also be used In other situations, like when you’re trying to have a serious conversation with someone. It’s a way of emphasizing that you want to address the important matters and not waste time on small talk.
Example sentences
After a long break, it’s time to get down to business and focus on studying for the exam.
We’ve had enough fun, it’s time to get down to business and finish this assignment.
The team meeting is about to start, so let’s get down to business and discuss our strategy.
We’ve chatted enough, let’s get down to business and make some progress on this project.
The conference is starting soon, so let’s get down to business and prepare our presentation.