[Idiom] GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. - How to Focus and Start Working Seriously in Meetings

Start working seriously.

The idiom 'Get down to business' is commonly used in American English when someone wants to emphasize the importance of leaving aside irrelevant activities and starting with the main issues at hand, especially in meetings or group discussions. Picture this: you're at a coffee shop with your colleagues, chit-chatting about weekend plans. Suddenly, someone claps their hands and says, 'Let’s get down to business.' Instantly, the room hushes, laptops open, and everyone's attention shifts from casual conversations to the agenda. Essentially, it's a call to move from relaxation or small talk to serious work or discussion.

Example Sentences

1. Let's get down to business and discuss the plan.

   Let's focus and start discussing the plan.

2. After some casual chat, they decided to get down to business.

   After some informal conversation, they decided to focus on the main topic.

3. It's time to get down to business and start the meeting.

   It's time to focus and begin the meeting.