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

Recent Examples on the Web This is the web version of Data Sheet, a daily newsletter on the business of tech. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024 His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S. housing market, the business of sports and bankruptcy. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 2024 The menu, along with the business, has expanded over the years. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 To establish Trump’s guilt on the dubious charges, Bragg must prove that the business records in question were intentionally falsified, that this was done with an intent to defraud, and that this fraudulent intent included concealment of willful noncompliance with FECA. The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2024 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 Jun. 2024.

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