business end

noun

1. the front part or end of a tool, weapon, etc., with which the work is done or from which a missile is ejected, as opposed to the handle or butt:

   the business end of a revolver; the business end of a screwdriver.

business end

noun

1. informal.
   the part of a tool or weapon that does the work, as contrasted with the handle

Word History and Origins

Origin of business end¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

As is usually the case with Scotland, a crumb of hope remains at the business end of a campaign.

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If that same heady feeling is in the air come the business end on Saturday, it will be easier to peel another big scalp.

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Will they turn wins into trophies at the business end of the season?

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With just a few days to go, we are getting to the business end of the transfer window.

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But when Spain do reach the business end of tournaments, they generally come out on top - as one incredible statistic highlights.

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