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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George’s right hand commands the business realm, while Bertha’s left hand guides the social circles.
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Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Two decades later, the business of the WNBA has changed dramatically.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
George’s right hand commands the business realm, while Bertha’s left hand guides the social circles.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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