get down to business

idiom

Pronunciation: /ɡet daʊn tuː ˈbɪznɪs/

Definition

Begin focusing on the most important or serious part of a task or discussion.

Examples

• We spent the morning catching up, but it is time to get down to business and finish the report.

• Stop joking around and get down to business if you want to meet the deadline.

• Once the formalities were over, the committee got down to business regarding the new budget.

Synonyms of get down to business

Words with a similar meaning to get down to business:

• start
• tackle
• commence

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