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# do its business

verb phrase (do its/his/her business, did its business)

«do its business» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, polite) (of a pet, or a child) go to the toilet: wee or poo.

### In the lessons

Pet owners and parents use it to avoid plain words; very common, everyday, all regions.

### Examples

- Take the dog out to do its business.
- The puppy did its business on the carpet again.
- Wait while Rex does his business.
- Sign: «Please pick up after your dog has done its business.»
- The cat did its business in the plant pot.
- We waited for the toddler to do his business.

### Note

It means «went to the toilet». Not work or shopping.