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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Instead, set a clear vision of the culture that fits the future of the business.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The duo sold the business in 1999 for an undisclosed amount to Internet America, reportedly due to concerns about the tech bubble and the emergence of broadband technologies like cable and digital subscriber lines.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
But while it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational, the E-2 visa does not provide a direct path to permanent residency.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The siblings have used the profits to pay off their debts and invest back into the business, such as hiring a barista for events.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The duo sold the business in 1999 for an undisclosed amount to Internet America, reportedly due to concerns about the tech bubble and the emergence of broadband technologies like cable and digital subscriber lines.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
But while it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational, the E-2 visa does not provide a direct path to permanent residency.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The siblings have used the profits to pay off their debts and invest back into the business, such as hiring a barista for events.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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