the business
noun
British slang
: a very good or impressive person or thing
Since he's won the tournament, he thinks he's the business.
You should see their new office. It's the business.
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Detailed financial projections demonstrate the business’s potential for profitability and growth, giving lenders and investors confidence in their decision.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
February 11, 2024: The 49ers just barely lose to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, but Culpo keeps her eyes on the real prize and gets down to the business of wedding planning.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
On Saturday, March 8, shortly after 2 p.m. local time, police were dispatched to the Inglewood CarMax location — at the 8600 block of South La Cienega Boulevard — when an apparent customer drove his vehicle into the business, according to both NBC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Having an inclusive environment and leading with empathy can increase the business's productivity and morale.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
February 11, 2024: The 49ers just barely lose to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, but Culpo keeps her eyes on the real prize and gets down to the business of wedding planning.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
On Saturday, March 8, shortly after 2 p.m. local time, police were dispatched to the Inglewood CarMax location — at the 8600 block of South La Cienega Boulevard — when an apparent customer drove his vehicle into the business, according to both NBC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Having an inclusive environment and leading with empathy can increase the business's productivity and morale.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the business
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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