Do your business Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
DOO yor BIZ-nuss
dʉː/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɪznəs
DOO yaw BIZ-nuss
Definition
A polite way to say go to the bathroom (urinate or defecate); also, to handle your personal affairs or responsibilities.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is somewhat formal or polite, especially when referring to using the restroom. It can also mean to take care of business matters, depending on the context. Often used with children or in social situations where direct language is avoided. Do not use for serious business negotiations.
Spanish: hacer tus necesidades - hacer tus asuntosPortuguese (BR): fazer suas necessidades - cuidar dos seus assuntosPortuguese (PT): fazer as suas necessidades - tratar dos seus assuntosChinese (Simplified): 如厕 - 处理你的事情Chinese (Traditional): 如廁 - 處理你的事情Hindi: अपना काम करना - शौच करनाArabic: قضاء حاجتك - القيام بأعمالكBengali: প্রস্রাব বা পায়খানা করা - নিজের কাজ করাRussian: сходить по нужде - заниматься своими деламиJapanese: 用を足す - 自分の用事をするVietnamese: đi vệ sinh - làm việc của bạnKorean: 일을 보다 - 볼일을 보다Turkish: ihtiyacını görmek - işini yapmakUrdu: اپنا کام کرنا - رفع حاجت کرناIndonesian: buang air - mengurus urusanmu
Example Sentences
The dog went outside to do its business.
basic
Excuse me, I need to do my business.
basic
The child told her mother she needed to do her business.
basic
Hey, take your time and do your business.
natural
I'll meet you after I do my business.
natural
You should do your business before we leave, just in case.
natural