plural of stroke of business

(idiomatic, archaic) (of business or trade) a large or considerable amount

present participle of get busy

(theater) Actions performed by an actor on stage done for dramatic effect

(simile, colloquial) In an extreme manner; excessively; like crazy.

(telephony) An audible signal on a voice phone line that sounds more frequently than a standard busy signal, indicating that no transmission path to the called phone number is available.

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

The central area of a city in which there is a concentration of certain retail and business activities, especially in older cities with rail transportation.

To undertake to accomplish something or see it done.

plural of busy little beaver