meaning business
Genuinely intent, determined
Meaning business describes someone who is serious, determined, and ready to act decisively.
The phrase signals that casual negotiation or delay is over: When she walked in with her lawyer, we knew she meant business.
Often used to describe an intense demeanor or uncompromising stance: The look on his face said he meant business.
- dead seriousAbsolutely not joking
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- seriousWeighty and requiring attention
- firmSolid or resolute
- intentionalDone on purpose
resolute · steely gaze · stubborn · zealous · set · committed · forthrightness · hardball · follow-through · determination · driven · all in · tough · playing hardball · no-nonsense · tenacity · earnest · purposeful
meaning businessbluffing
Deceiving about one's position
all talk · crying wolf · full of hot air · posturing · talking big
meaning businessfooling around
Idle playful behavior
goofing off · horsing around · having a laugh · clowning around · joking around
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