the business
Idioms-
Verbal abuse, scolding, or teasing; also, a beating. For example, At boarding school new kids always get the business , or The boxer faked and then gave his opponent the business . [ Slang ; c. 1940]
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A harsh interrogation, as in The detectives gave each suspect the business . [ Slang ; c. 1940]
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Dismissal from work or jilting, as in Once the new management takes over I'm sure to get the business , or Dorothy gave him the business and married someone else . [ Slang ; c. 1940]
Example Sentences
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“Charlie was just a guy who had good ideas, and I was the business guy,” Hill said.
From Los Angeles Times
The company aims to use artificial intelligence to supercharge the business of testing networks for vulnerabilities.
A former Air Force investigator, Mandia pioneered the business of responding to data breaches and break-ins by hackers.
Analysts and investors praised the decision to bring in an outsider, unprecedented at BP where CEOs have always risen through the ranks, saying the move was needed to enable a thorough look at the business.
After the closing of the deal, which is valued at upwards of $6 billion, shareholders of each company will own about half of the business.
From MarketWatch
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