Lex: This is hardly business. This is only/just business? Lionel:Generations of Luthors would beg to differ. It's always business, especially where the Hardwicks are concerned. Would beg for something different?
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This is hardly business = this is certainly not business would beg to differ = would politely disagree .
— Mister Micawber
This is hardly business = this is certainly not business would beg to differ = would politely disagree .
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