strictly business

strictly business
strictly business
1. a matter or issue that is all business and no pleasure. •

This meeting is strictly business. We don't have time for any leisure activity.

2. a person who is very businesslike and does not waste time with nonbusiness matters. •

Joe is strictly business. I don't think he has a sense of humor. At least I have never seen it.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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