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.

Examples of the business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This approach helps mitigate doubts and showcases the business’s potential for growth. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024 Adam Minter is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the business of sports. Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024 New threads of the business have been built up over time. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 Its ties to the community proved strong during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when regulars and locals kept the business alive. Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024 Community members and movement organizations could also share some type of ownership of the business, similar to its worker-owner model. The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024 The impetus for the business came from Zhang’s own retail experience. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024 Tell us how your children are really a part of the business. Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024 The commission's work cost $2 million, of which $1 million was paid by the city and the balance paid by the business and civic communities. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024

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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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