the business end
noun
informal
: the part of a tool, weapon, or instrument that is used most directly for the object's purpose
the business end of a rifle
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At the business end is a nickel-silver black hook, whose gap is wide enough for sizeable bait and catfish.
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Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
Its pleasingly ergonomic design features a rounded bottom that can be comfortably cupped by the hand, and six razor blades safely concealed behind a metal grill at the business end.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
However, the new film struggles to mine clever new ground: A great spin on the usual signature opening – the best since Drew Barrymore met the business end of Ghostface’s blade – eventually leads to an underwhelming, familiar finale.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023
Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
Its pleasingly ergonomic design features a rounded bottom that can be comfortably cupped by the hand, and six razor blades safely concealed behind a metal grill at the business end.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
However, the new film struggles to mine clever new ground: A great spin on the usual signature opening – the best since Drew Barrymore met the business end of Ghostface’s blade – eventually leads to an underwhelming, familiar finale.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023
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