How to Pronounce "business before pleasure"
expression
BIZ-niss bee-FOR PLEZH-er
BIZ-niss bif-AW PLEZH-uh
Definition
This expression means that work or responsibilities should be taken care of before enjoying fun or relaxation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈpɫɛʒɝ
British English
bˈɪznəs/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /plˈɛʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIZ-niss bee-FOR PLEZH-er
UK
BIZ-niss bif-AW PLEZH-uh
Listen in Context
We have to finish our homework—business before pleasure.
My mom always says, 'business before pleasure!' when I want to play games.
Let's clean the house first—business before pleasure.
I know you want to go out, but remember, business before pleasure.