Meaning of affairs in English

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Noun
affairs
Definitions
1. matters of personal concern
Examples
- « get his affairs in order »
2. transactions of professional or public interest
Examples
- « news of current affairs »
- « great affairs of state »

Famous quotes

« In the whole round of human affairs little is so fatal to peace as misunderstanding. »
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
« The rest of the world cares about how we conduct our affairs because they then take that lead. We're the only leader in the world today. Some are wishing us well, others think that we're down and are not going to get back up again, but they are all watching with great interest to see how we conduct our business over the next couple of years. »
Jon Huntsman, Jr.
« I know there is a Supreme Being who rules the affairs of men and whose goodness and mercy have always followed the American people, and I know He will not turn from us now if we humbly and reverently seek His powerful aid. »
Grover Cleveland
« Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs as well as a tree does. »
George Bernard Shaw
« Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs. »
Andrew Carnegie