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 Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card is the business version of the popular Capital One Venture X Rewards Card, carrying over many aspects of the consumer card — including airport lounge access, an annual travel credit and a $395 annual fee.
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Raina He, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
In the business realm, the ‘expert’ will be the one who provides insights, expertise, and unique value that is economically unreasonable to source any other way.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
While the business of counting the house proceeds, the networks have elected to hold off on issuing any preliminary ratings data, ensuring a sort of unofficial radio silence that’ll continue through the middle of next week.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Family owned and operated since 1992, the business is known for its treats made with old-fashioned techniques.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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Raina He, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
In the business realm, the ‘expert’ will be the one who provides insights, expertise, and unique value that is economically unreasonable to source any other way.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
While the business of counting the house proceeds, the networks have elected to hold off on issuing any preliminary ratings data, ensuring a sort of unofficial radio silence that’ll continue through the middle of next week.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Family owned and operated since 1992, the business is known for its treats made with old-fashioned techniques.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.
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