Meaning of go about one's business | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To attend to one's duties; to do what one would normally be doing if not detained, distracted, etc.
2. To depart; to resume one's usual activities, after being detained, distracted, etc.

Examples

“Calpurnia appeared in the front door and yelled, “Lemonade time! You all get in outa that hot sun ‘fore you fry alive!” Lemonade in the middle of the morning was a summertime ritual. Calpurnia set a pitcher and three glasses on the porch, then went about her business. Being out of Jem’s good graces did not worry me especially. Lemonade would restore his good humor.”

“Crowds gather on the platform at Birmingham New Street to take photos of D1015, on the 'Pathfinder Finale', as CrossCountry Turbostar 170105 goes about its business alongside.”

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