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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

Example Sentences

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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

He is savvy enough to know that if any of the off-the-track fame is going to come, taking care of business on the track has to be a given.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2023

We’re taking care of business and we’re prevailing, for heaven’s sakes.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

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

taking care of business

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