Meaning of the word "mean business" in English
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mean business
US /miːn ˈbɪz.nɪs/
UK /miːn ˈbɪz.nɪs/
Idiom
1.
to be serious and determined about what one is doing or saying
Example:
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When the boss walked in with that look on his face, we knew he meant business.
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The new security measures show that the company means business about protecting its data.
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