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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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
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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
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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