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Meaning of business before pleasure | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.

Equivalents

Čeština nejdřív povinnost, potom zábava
Deutsch erst die Arbeit, dann das Vergnügen
Español primero el deber y después el placer
Suomi ensin työ, sitten huvi ensin työ, sitten leikki
한국어 꽃보다 경단
Nederlands zaken gaan voor plezier
Polski służba nie drużba

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

business in the front, party in the back business is business busy as a dyke in a hardware store but for the grace of God but me no buts but who's counting

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