mean business
Example Sentences
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But at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico, Potter's side showed they mean business in this competition after the fun at training from their head coach.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
I was usually the only one in the weights room but Alex and Emmanuel would come in and do work-outs and I remember thinking 'wow, they mean business'.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Drones and anti-drones mean business for a host of defense startups and established players.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
“Union baristas mean business and are ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract,” Eisen said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025
"Act like it! Matter fact, learn from the newbies. Defend each other. They ain't your opponents. They're your new family. And as y'all can see, they mean business."
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
