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 fact, the business took shape as a result of founders Pauline Laigneau and Charif Debs’ frustration at their own engagement ring shopping experience.
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Monthly scenario planning, weekly key performance indicators (KPIs), real-time dashboards—build them while the business is still small enough to see everything.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
In fact, the business took shape as a result of founders Pauline Laigneau and Charif Debs’ frustration at their own engagement ring shopping experience.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Monthly scenario planning, weekly key performance indicators (KPIs), real-time dashboards—build them while the business is still small enough to see everything.
—Laura Jayne Waters, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 May 2026
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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