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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Having the brewery, taproom and supply store under one roof is a unique aspect of the business.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Economists, legislative analysts, and the business community all sounded the alarm for years that California was setting itself up for exactly this outcome.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The company’s headquarters and design roots remain in the city, where Scott first launched the business from a spare bedroom with a $500 investment, selling her initial collection to local boutiques.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Brown explains that the business has always been rooted in high-value goods, but its scope narrowed over time as the team gained clarity around what could be executed consistently and responsibly.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Economists, legislative analysts, and the business community all sounded the alarm for years that California was setting itself up for exactly this outcome.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The company’s headquarters and design roots remain in the city, where Scott first launched the business from a spare bedroom with a $500 investment, selling her initial collection to local boutiques.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Brown explains that the business has always been rooted in high-value goods, but its scope narrowed over time as the team gained clarity around what could be executed consistently and responsibly.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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