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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In the business seat of the sports industry is Cherry Beagles, the 27-year-old founder of Club 400.
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
His visibility during the SAG-AFTRA strike seemed only to underline his dedication to the business, and it’s reflected in the way other people in the industry talk about him.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
All the business with Ashley’s off-stage life feels ripped from a standard contentious relationship between loose cannon celebrity and overbearing manager.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Officers were sent images from the business's Facebook page, which allegedly advertised the disturbing items.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
His visibility during the SAG-AFTRA strike seemed only to underline his dedication to the business, and it’s reflected in the way other people in the industry talk about him.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
All the business with Ashley’s off-stage life feels ripped from a standard contentious relationship between loose cannon celebrity and overbearing manager.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Officers were sent images from the business's Facebook page, which allegedly advertised the disturbing items.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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