be in the business of doing something

be in the business of doing something
be in the business of doing something phrase
used for saying what the basic aims of someone’s actions or business activities are. This expression is often used when you think someone wants or expects something unreasonable

I am not in the business of selling my best players.

Thesaurus: to intend to do somethingsynonym
Main entry: business

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • be in the business of doing something — used for saying what the basic aims of someone s actions or business activities are. This expression is often used when you think someone wants or expects something unreasonable I am not in the business of selling my best players …   English dictionary

  • in the business of — (doing something) to have something as your main purpose. Film makers are in the business of creating illusion. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not in the business of doing something: Our organization is not in the business of helping… …   New idioms dictionary

  • not in the business of — (not) in the business of (doing something) if you are not in the business of doing something, you do not do it, usually because you think it is wrong. I m not in the business of causing trouble …   New idioms dictionary

  • in the business of — (not) in the business of (doing something) if you are not in the business of doing something, you do not do it, usually because you think it is wrong. I m not in the business of causing trouble …   New idioms dictionary

  • business — busi|ness W1S1 [ˈbıznıs] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(buying or selling goods or services)¦ 2¦(company)¦ 3¦(how much work a company has)¦ 4¦(for your job)¦ 5¦(what someone should be involved in)¦ 6¦(things to be dealt with)¦ 7¦(matter)¦ 8 be in business 9 (go)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • business — [[t]bɪ̱znɪs[/t]] ♦ businesses 1) N UNCOUNT Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services. ...young people seeking a career in business... Jennifer has an impressive academic and business background.… …   English dictionary

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