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taking care of business

NOUN
duty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burden business charge chore commission commitment contract function job need obligation office role service task work
STRONG
calling committal devoir dues engagement hook load millstone mission must occupation onus pains part province station string trouble trust undertaking weight
WEAK
minding the store ought
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment fun pastime unemployment
STRONG
advantage aid benefit blessing help hobby surrender
WEAK
disregard faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility treachery

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"He is so relaxed, is taking care of business on the pitch and enjoying every minute at the World Cup."

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Plus, devoting a day to taking care of business can be good for your finances.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

For London, that meant taking care of business.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2024

As much as we’ve picked apart this defense this season, the group does deserve credit for taking care of business at New England.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

I dry my hair, put on a robe, and let Garrett into the bathroom, where he starts taking care of business even before I completely vacate.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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