down-to-business

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Down to business' is a phrase that indicates starting to focus on the serious part of something, usually work-related tasks. It's like rolling up your sleeves and getting ready to work.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a business meeting, 'down to business' signals the start of serious discussions. A CEO might say, 'Let’s get down to business and discuss our strategy for the next quarter.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Everybody seems to be on board with the new features. We need to start with the system architecture design before we proceed.

Response:

Right, let's get down to business. I will start preparing the architectural design document.

Leadership

Scenario:

I appreciate the conversations this morning. It's time to focus on our strategic initiatives and make some decisions.

Response:

Absolutely, let's get down to business. I've drafted some strategic plans for us to discuss.