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

But the business reality behind these global ambitions is that bridal couture remains the financial backbone for most Indian brands. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Join industry associations and keep up to date on what the best in the business use in their companies to gain a competitive edge. — Micah Logan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

In 2020, Lupa Systems, an investment firm founded by James Murdoch — the son of billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch — acquired a large stake in the business. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Right now, the business is steady, Axell said, but that doesn’t mean more cuts won’t occur down the line. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for the business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness