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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Both the report and the experiences of these female entrepreneurs underscore the dynamism and resilience of women in the business world.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Kering Eyewear was a pioneer in changing the business model for luxury groups with regard to the eyewear category, straying from the well-trodden licensing business model.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in Jackson County last year, Brody claimed that Springs and Marten came to him in 2015 seeking to amend their lease, which required them to be majority owners of the business.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
On the business front, his Tesla Cybertrucks are being recalled, his SpaceX Starship recently exploded, Tesla's stock prices have plummeted and damaged his net worth, and people continue launching protest attacks on Tesla dealerships.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Kering Eyewear was a pioneer in changing the business model for luxury groups with regard to the eyewear category, straying from the well-trodden licensing business model.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in Jackson County last year, Brody claimed that Springs and Marten came to him in 2015 seeking to amend their lease, which required them to be majority owners of the business.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
On the business front, his Tesla Cybertrucks are being recalled, his SpaceX Starship recently exploded, Tesla's stock prices have plummeted and damaged his net worth, and people continue launching protest attacks on Tesla dealerships.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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