Taking care of business Meaning in English

expression · lemma: take care of business

US

TAY-king KAIR uhv BIZ-nuss

UK

TAY-king KAIR uhv BIZ-nuss

Definition

Doing what needs to be done, especially solving problems or fulfilling responsibilities in work or daily life. Sometimes used informally to show someone is being effective and responsible.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used to show someone is getting things done. Can refer to work, chores, or even personal tasks. Not usually literal "business"—means any responsibilities. Strongly associated with US English and sometimes used humorously or confidently.

• Spanish: encargarse de los asuntos - ocuparse de las responsabilidades
• Portuguese (BR): cuidar dos negócios - resolver as responsabilidades
• Portuguese (PT): tratar dos assuntos - cuidar das responsabilidades
• Chinese (Simplified): 处理事情 - 解决事务
• Chinese (Traditional): 處理事情 - 解決事務
• Hindi: काम संभालना - ज़िम्मेदारी निभाना
• Arabic: إنجاز الأعمال - التعامل مع الأمور
• Bengali: দায়িত্ব পালন করা - কাজ সামলানো
• Russian: дела улаживать - заниматься делами
• Japanese: 仕事を片付ける - 用事をこなす
• Vietnamese: xử lý công việc - lo liệu mọi việc
• Korean: 일을 처리하다 - 책임을 다하다
• Turkish: işleri halletmek - sorumluluklarını yerine getirmek
• Urdu: ذمہ داریاں سنبھالنا - کام نمٹانا
• Indonesian: mengurus urusan - menyelesaikan tanggung jawab

Example Sentences

He's taking care of business at the office today.

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She was busy taking care of business all morning.

basic

Are you taking care of business at home while I'm away?

basic

Don’t worry, I’m taking care of business—everything’s under control.

natural

You know me, always taking care of business before relaxing.

natural

He’s in the back taking care of business, so he’ll join us soon.

natural