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.
Examples of the business in a Sentence
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Community members and movement organizations could also share some type of ownership of the business, similar to its worker-owner model.
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The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
The impetus for the business came from Zhang’s own retail experience.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Tell us how your children are really a part of the business.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
The commission's work cost $2 million, of which $1 million was paid by the city and the balance paid by the business and civic communities.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
Though the majority of the cast stepped away from the limelight, below, see what those who remained in the business have been up to from their young days as child stars till now.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Prices are listed at each location, the business stated.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
While his son’s goals lie outside the business world, Myers discovered that his daughter’s dreams have much in common with his own.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Turkish authorities have detained eight people in connection with the fire, including the business manager of the nightclub, its accountant a nd partners, as well as the person responsible for the metal workers related to the renovation, TRT News reported.
—Tanem Zaman and Hande Atay Alam, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
The impetus for the business came from Zhang’s own retail experience.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Tell us how your children are really a part of the business.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
The commission's work cost $2 million, of which $1 million was paid by the city and the balance paid by the business and civic communities.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
Though the majority of the cast stepped away from the limelight, below, see what those who remained in the business have been up to from their young days as child stars till now.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Prices are listed at each location, the business stated.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
While his son’s goals lie outside the business world, Myers discovered that his daughter’s dreams have much in common with his own.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Turkish authorities have detained eight people in connection with the fire, including the business manager of the nightclub, its accountant a nd partners, as well as the person responsible for the metal workers related to the renovation, TRT News reported.
—Tanem Zaman and Hande Atay Alam, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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