How to Pronounce "get down to business"
expression
GET-DAWN-tuh-BIZ-nuss
get-DAWN-too-BIZ-nuss
Definition
To start focusing on the most important or practical part of a discussion or activity, especially after talking about less important things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-DAWN-tuh-BIZ-nuss
UK
get-DAWN-too-BIZ-nuss
Listen in Context
Let's get down to business and start the meeting.
After saying hello, the boss told everyone to get down to business.
It's time to get down to business and finish this project.
Okay everyone, let's skip the small talk and get down to business.