to start working seriously
真剣に仕事を始める (shinken ni shigoto wo hajimeru)
"Let’s stop chatting and get down to business."
"おしゃべりをやめて、真剣に仕事を始めましょう。" (oshaberi wo yamete, shinken ni shigoto wo hajimemashou)
alert, smart, and quick to react
to have a good relationship with someone
to reach the intended audience effectively
disappointed but having learned from the experience
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant