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- noun idiomatic The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
- noun 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).
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frindley commented on the word business as usual
Even worse when casually tossed off as "B.A.U."
April 11, 2008
whichbe commented on the word business as usual
I'm going to have to make a B.A.U. movement.
January 6, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word business as usual
HA!!! *annoys cubicle-farm neighbors with raucous laughter*
January 6, 2009
whichbe commented on the word business as usual
If they question you, you can say "just doin' business."
January 6, 2009