Standing On Business

A saying commonly used in the Black American (Soulaan) community to express the serious of one’s beliefs or, actions.

1. When it comes to maintaining my reputation, I stands on business.

2. He thought I was going to stay quiet about the situation, but I was standing on business.

by SoulaaniSpeaks November 26, 2024

Standing on Business

To stand up for yourself and the principles you hold, especially in light of hard truths and people close to you whose actions hurt you or conflict with your principles.

There is an element of the phrase that does infer youre taking care of personal affairs or financial affairs or your responsibilities.

It can have a noble inflection or a selfish one,
But much like most language, context is key.

Iunno dude, when are you gonna start standing on Business? The next time they cheat on you? The next time they treat you like shit?

by Ehderpers November 22, 2025

standing on business

Ignoring and maintaining zero contact with your ex AT ALL COSTS (even if they reach out to you first)

- ding -
Ex: hey babe i rlly miss you i wish u would take me back
You: - block - (bitch I’m standing on business know idk what you thought this was)
- you go to the club -
Ex: u aint see my msg?
You: - walks away and avoids eye contact - (bc you’re standing on business)

by bootysnatcher788 November 26, 2023

standing on business

being tough and not backing down, for example as a white person, calling a black a nigger to there face and being prepared to fight is standing on business

P1: NIGGER!
P2: he just said that to a black person he's standing on business

by your local rapist February 7, 2024