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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And, in some cases, this flexibility can actually lead to more affordable trips, meaning the business can come out ahead, as well.
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Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In the short term, Mack said the business will continue to push past the setback and continue pushing food out to the community.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program succeeded in stabilizing the business of childhood vaccines, with many more shots developed and approved in the decades since it was established.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
This is an easy way to begin taking proactive steps to improve processes or learn about the business.
—Melissa Dimuro, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In the short term, Mack said the business will continue to push past the setback and continue pushing food out to the community.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program succeeded in stabilizing the business of childhood vaccines, with many more shots developed and approved in the decades since it was established.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
This is an easy way to begin taking proactive steps to improve processes or learn about the business.
—Melissa Dimuro, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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 24 Jul. 2025.
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