unfinished business

noun

: something that a person needs to deal with or work on : something that has not yet been done, dealt with, or completed

You and I still have some unfinished business together.

Examples of unfinished business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last season’s injury left a sense of unfinished business, and how this unexpected bond between Grealish and Everton plays out will be a story to watch throughout the season — starting with Manchester United’s visit on Sunday. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Booth confirms the franchise would return without hesitation, citing unfinished business with the destination. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Taylor returns from The Bachelorette with unfinished business, an old temptation, and the pressure of life in the public eye. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Is there still unfinished business in rationalizing the excesses of the semiconductor surge, which formed the core of the momentum-stock frenzy? — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for unfinished business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness