be in business
be in business
To be ready and able to function or begin an activity, pursuit, or task again, as after a period of dysfunction, disability, or disrepair. The engine had to be completely overhauled, but we're in business now! Her storefront grew stagnant because of the building's poor condition, but she's in business now that the place is all fixed up!
See also: business
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be (back) in ˈbusiness
be working or operating (again) as normal: Once the switch has been fixed, we will be back in business and we can use the machine again. It looks as though we’re in business: she’s agreed to lend us the money.See also: business
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in business
- be back in business
- in pursuit of
- in pursuit of (someone or something)
- be in pursuit
- pursuit
- be in pursuit of (someone or something)
- honeymoon
- honeymoon phase
- a/the honeymoon period