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Synonyms

the business

Idioms  

  1. 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]

  2. A harsh interrogation, as in The detectives gave each suspect the business . [ Slang ; c. 1940]

  3. 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]

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