mean business
Example Sentences
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What kinds of questions do they ask that lets you know that they’re informed or they mean business?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Drones and anti-drones mean business for a host of defense startups and established players.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
"And we mean business on this, because far too many people are not getting these homes."
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025
Because their 900 workers would stay all year, it would mean "business all year round for the local traders."
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024
I glare to let her know I mean business.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
