Strictly business Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɹɪktɫi/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs

STRIKT-lee BIZ-nuss

UK

stɹˈɪktli/ /bˈɪznəs

strikt-LEE BIZ-nuss

Definition

Used to describe a situation, conversation, or behavior that is focused only on business topics and is not personal or friendly.

Usage & Nuances

'Strictly business' is often used to clarify that no personal feelings or relationships are involved. It can sound formal or even a bit cold. Commonly used in meetings or when someone wants to keep things professional. Not usually used in friendly contexts.

• Spanish: estrictamente negocios - solo negocios
• Portuguese (BR): apenas negócios - somente negócios
• Portuguese (PT): apenas negócios - só negócios
• Chinese (Simplified): 纯粹公事
• Chinese (Traditional): 純粹公事
• Hindi: केवल व्यापार
• Arabic: عمل فقط - موضوع عمل بحت
• Bengali: শুধুমাত্র ব্যবসা - একেবারে পেশাদারভাবে
• Russian: только бизнес - исключительно деловой
• Japanese: 完全にビジネス
• Vietnamese: chỉ công việc - hoàn toàn công việc
• Korean: 철저히 비즈니스 - 오로지 비즈니스
• Turkish: tamamen iş - sadece iş
• Urdu: صرف کاروباری - مکمل طور پر کاروباری
• Indonesian: murni urusan bisnis - hanya urusan bisnis

Example Sentences

This meeting is strictly business.

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We are keeping it strictly business today.

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His answer was strictly business.

basic

Let’s keep this conversation strictly business, okay?

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Our relationship is strictly business and nothing more.

natural

Don’t take it personally—it’s strictly business.

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