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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The records provide an inside view of the business of infant formula and fortifier, a nutritional supplement added to a mother’s milk.
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
An arsonist targeted an insurance agency office adjacent to a landmark Fruitvale district Mexican restaurant early Friday, and although the business was gutted by flames, firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the restaurant, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
But questions about the business of baseball already loom over the season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
An arsonist targeted an insurance agency office adjacent to a landmark Fruitvale district Mexican restaurant early Friday, and although the business was gutted by flames, firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the restaurant, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
But questions about the business of baseball already loom over the season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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