mean business

They mean business—maybe they're going for food or water, or both.

“They mean business,” commented Wheeler, with a snap in his dark eyes.

If they are armed, and mean business, we are only offering them a shot.

I mean business, and do not allow any alfalfa to grow under my feet.

We cant afford to waste 300 time fooling, and we mean business.

He means business, said Wilfred; but he will find that I mean business, too.

You and I mean business, and thats what we are after, and can get along in our every day wear.

I mean business, and no collars for a quarter are going to do.

The test of our desire for peace will be found in this: Do we mean business?

I'm on the reform lay with all my might, and I mean business.