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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This is important because while producers are highly skilled in these areas, many artists are not, and this knowledge can transform their relationship with producers and the business world. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025 From there, Vincent's career in the business and entertainment worlds took off. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 Narasimhan said the business would also continue to explore growth via acquisitions, particularly of smaller companies, to drive its early- and mid-stage development pipeline. —

Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. —

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