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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Privatized airports avoided long shutdown waits Privatizing airport security, some in the business argue, makes airport workers and travelers less vulnerable to becoming pawns in congressional fights over policy issues.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
At that time, an inspector may choose to close the business at their discretion.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
There are about a half-dozen part-timers at the business, too.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Bobbie Mier, the business’s owner, said the East Sacramento staple is closing due to financial reasons, ending its 74-year-long run.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
At that time, an inspector may choose to close the business at their discretion.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
There are about a half-dozen part-timers at the business, too.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Bobbie Mier, the business’s owner, said the East Sacramento staple is closing due to financial reasons, ending its 74-year-long run.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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