How to Pronounce "mean business"
expression
MEEN BIZ-nuss
MEEN BIZ-nuss
Definition
To be serious about what you say or do, showing determination or that you intend to take action, not joking or pretending.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmin/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
mˈiːn/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN BIZ-nuss
UK
MEEN BIZ-nuss
Listen in Context
If you bring a contract, it shows you mean business.
Her strict voice told us she meant business.
I mean business—do your homework now.
When she showed up at the meeting in a suit, we knew she meant business.