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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Petershill Partners, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs that buys pieces of other private equity firms, invested $60 million into the business in 2021 for a minority stake.
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Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Olympic gold medalist, boxing champion, and grill entrepreneur — who died on March 21 at age 76 — had five sons and five daughters, many of whom have either pursued their own careers in boxing or contributed to their father’s career on the business side of his many ventures.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
For example, the company could retain a piece of the digital business or enter into an agreement with the new entity to run the business.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Dreamland's Secret Recipe Now offered in all 11 locations, banana pudding is a top-three seller for the business.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Olympic gold medalist, boxing champion, and grill entrepreneur — who died on March 21 at age 76 — had five sons and five daughters, many of whom have either pursued their own careers in boxing or contributed to their father’s career on the business side of his many ventures.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
For example, the company could retain a piece of the digital business or enter into an agreement with the new entity to run the business.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Dreamland's Secret Recipe Now offered in all 11 locations, banana pudding is a top-three seller for the business.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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 26 Mar. 2025.
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