business as usual

phrase

—used to say that something is working or continuing in the normal or usual way

Much of the town lost electricity in the storm, but for people with generators it was business as usual.

As the election nears, both political parties continue to blame each other for all the city's problems. In other words, it's business as usual.

Examples of business as usual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the turmoil, which heavily interrupted travel, the region’s response has been to carry on with business as usual. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

But African governments should not mistake a ceasefire, or even the reopening of the strait, for a return to business as usual. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Cairo and the host supervisor have said the branches are conducting business as usual. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

If something’s changed, speak up instead of pretending everything is business as usual, Aquarius. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026