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mean business

VERB
mean what one says
Synonyms
WEAK
be in earnest be resolute stick at nothing

Example Sentences

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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

Nearly a week after taking the keys to the battered media company, Ellison and his top executives met with reporters at the Paramount Pictures lot Wednesday to show that they mean business.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

According to local reporting, members said the reason for the act of civil disobedience was to show the casinos that they mean business and that they’re willing to sit down in traffic for a contract.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

I glare to let her know I mean business.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina