business as usual
Speech parts
1. business as usual - Noun
2. business as usual - Adjective
Meaning
(idiomatic) The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
(idiomatic) The normal execution of standard functional operations within an organisation, particularly in contrast to a project or program which would introduce change (although that change may itself become business as usual).
business as usual (not comparable)
(idiomatic) That is usual, expected, not extraordinary.
business-as-usual (uncountable)
Alternative form of business as usual
business-as-usual (not comparable)
Alternative form of business as usual
Alternative names
business-as-usual
Antonyms
Examples
The First Amendment was designed to allow for disruption of business as usual. It is not a quiet and subdued amendment or right.
Someplace between apathy and anarchy is the stance of the thinking human being; he does embrace a cause, he does take a position, and can't allow it to become business as usual. Humanity is our business.
I want to stress that for the vast majority of the people of this country, we should be going about our business as usual.
Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington.
Business as usual will not be accepted by any part of this city.
My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.