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

The deal itself kind of threw the business narrative off for investors, for the press, for other folks. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Now five decades in the business, the company framed the launch as the next logical step for a brand with products that are built to last and to be passed on between friends, families, and now shoppers. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Jackie Nguyen, the owner of Cafe Cà Phê, did her own review of Oddly Correct, while showcasing a line out the door filled with people wanting to support the business. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Choosing a buyer, therefore, means looking not only at the offer, but also at who operates the business, how the company handles valuables, and what other customers say about their experience. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness