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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Does the rule maker want to get into the business of regulating KPIs by industry?
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
This seat, next to a window, was just behind the business class section on the Boeing 787.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 June 2025
So Williams brings that perspective from having been on the periphery of the business from a young age to her fiery missive about the Tait scandal.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 June 2025
One of the best in the business, Good Sam’s Extended Service Plan is available for cars up to 15 model years old or with up to 100,000 miles on them.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
This seat, next to a window, was just behind the business class section on the Boeing 787.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 June 2025
So Williams brings that perspective from having been on the periphery of the business from a young age to her fiery missive about the Tait scandal.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 June 2025
One of the best in the business, Good Sam’s Extended Service Plan is available for cars up to 15 model years old or with up to 100,000 miles on them.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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