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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Wall Street, employees and the business public greeted the choice favorably, despite the many challenges facing Disney’s new leader and all legacy media companies.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But the business is failing, forcing Azik to consider going after a chef’s position at a high-end restaurant being opened in Newark by an ex-lawyer acquaintance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Matthew also invests in the business community beyond client work.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This was aimed at growing the business by diversifying the service offering and expanding in new markets.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But the business is failing, forcing Azik to consider going after a chef’s position at a high-end restaurant being opened in Newark by an ex-lawyer acquaintance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Matthew also invests in the business community beyond client work.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This was aimed at growing the business by diversifying the service offering and expanding in new markets.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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