English Explanatory Dictionary

business before pleasure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

business before pleasure

Related words

age before beauty mix business with pleasure pearls before swine
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