business

Related to business: business line, Business Day

business

1. informal Severe repudiation, scorn, or scolding. I know I'm going to get the business when my boss finds out I lost our most lucrative account. Johnny's parents gave him the business after he ran their car into a ditch.

2. informal That which needs to be done or accomplished in a particular situation. You can always count on Rebecca to do the business if a situation has gone awry. OK, that's enough goofing around. Let's get down to business!

3. euphemism Urination or defecation. There aren't any toilets where we'll be camping, so you'll have to do your business out in the woods. Make sure the dog does its business outside.

4. vulgar slang Sexual activity. If you're not giving your lady the business each night, then she'll start looking for it somewhere else. C'mon, baby, let's go back to my room and do the business!

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*business

1. harassment; a scolding; general bad treatment. (*Typically: get ~; give someone ~.) The guys have been giving me the business about my new hairstyle. Sam was giving Tom the business about being late all the time.

2. Sl an execution. (Underworld. *Typically: get ~; give someone ~.) The mob wanted to give him the business for confessing to the federal prosecutor.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

the business

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]

See also: business

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See:

a/(one's) place of business
about (one's) business
about business
any other business
be back in business
be doing a land-office business
be in business
be none of (one's) business
be none of somebody's business
be not in the business of (doing something)
be put out of business
be the business
business
business as usual
business before pleasure
business end
business end of
business end of something
business girl
business is business
business woman
do (one's) business
do a land-office business
do business
do the business
do your business
funny business
get (one's) nose out of (someone's) business
get down to business
get nose out of business
get the business
Get your nose out of my business!
give (someone) the business
give someone the business
go about
go about (one's) business
go about your business
go out of business
have no business (doing something)
have no business doing
have no business doing something/to do something
How's business?
I'll thank you to mind your own business
in business
in the business of (doing something)
it's business as usual
keep (one's) nose out of (someone's) business
keep nose out of business
Keep your nose out of my business!
land-office business
land-office business, a
let's get down to business
like crazy
like nobody’s business
like nobody's business
make it (one's) business to (do something)
make it business to
make it one's business
mean business
mind (one's) own business
mind one's own business
mind one's own business, to
mind own business
Mind your own business
minding my own business
mix business with pleasure
monkey business
none of (one's) business
none of business
none of one's business
none of your business!
not be in the business of doing something
nunya (business)
open for business
out of business
place of business
ply for business
ply for hire
ply for hire/trade/business
ply for trade
punctuality is the soul of business
put (one) out of (something or some place)
put (out) on the street
put (someone or something) out of business
put onto (someone or something)
put out of the way
send (one) about (one's) business
send about business
send someone about his or her business
strictly business
stroke of business
take care of business
taking care of business
That’s show business
That’s show business for you
that's show business
that's show business (for you)
the business
the business end
the business end (of something)
there's no business like show business

References in classic literature

I was making money at this business when, in an evil moment, I was induced to merge it in the Cur-Spattering -- a somewhat analogous, but, by no means, so respectable a profession.

It is a plain, straightforward business, and requires no particular abilities.

I have found that a most pleasant and lucrative business, and, really, no trouble at all.

Business Man

A disheartening series of rebuffs slowly forced the truth in upon Sanders's mind that the business world refused to accept the telephone as an article of commerce.

Until this good genie should arrive, they could do no more than flounder ahead, and take whatever business was the nearest and the cheapest.

Even this tiny nibbling at its business must be stopped.

History of the Telephone

That's good!" (Though his manner was less satisfied than his words.) "A matter of business. Regard it as a matter of business-business that must be done.

"A-a matter of business. You confuse me, and how can I transact business if I am confused?

Business! You have business before you; useful business.

Tale Of Two Cities

This is a business matter with me, and if the two thousand pounds don't sound attractive enough, well, the amount must be revised, that's all.

To the lower regions with business! Help yourself to the oysters and pass the wine."

The Illustrious Prince

Of course, there were exceptions to this; and, such was the rigor of his discipline, that if he had a dinner or a conference before him in which, in a business way, he encountered enemies or allies and planned or prosecuted campaigns, he abstained from drinking.

Burning Daylight

You told me you didn't know whether it was public business or not.'

'I have now ascertained that it is public business,' returned the suitor, 'and I want to know'--and again repeated his monotonous inquiry.

You'll find out when the business passes through each of these stages by asking at both Departments till they tell you.'

Little Dorrit

词组	business
释义	business Related to business: business line, Business Day business 1. informal Severe repudiation, scorn, or scolding. I know I'm going to get the business when my boss finds out I lost our most lucrative account. Johnny's parents gave him the business after he ran their car into a ditch. 2. informal That which needs to be done or accomplished in a particular situation. You can always count on Rebecca to do the business if a situation has gone awry. OK, that's enough goofing around. Let's get down to business! 3. euphemism Urination or defecation. There aren't any toilets where we'll be camping, so you'll have to do your business out in the woods. Make sure the dog does its business outside. 4. vulgar slang Sexual activity. If you're not giving your lady the business each night, then she'll start looking for it somewhere else. C'mon, baby, let's go back to my room and do the business! Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. business 1. harassment; a scolding; general bad treatment. (Typically: get ~; give someone ~.) The guys have been giving me the business about my new hairstyle. Sam was giving Tom the business about being late all the time. 2. Sl an execution. (Underworld. Typically: get ~; give* someone ~.) The mob wanted to give him the business for confessing to the federal prosecutor. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. the business 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] See also: business The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. 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It is a plain, straightforward business, and requires no particular abilities. I have found that a most pleasant and lucrative business, and, really, no trouble at all. Business Man A disheartening series of rebuffs slowly forced the truth in upon Sanders's mind that the business world refused to accept the telephone as an article of commerce. Until this good genie should arrive, they could do no more than flounder ahead, and take whatever business was the nearest and the cheapest. Even this tiny nibbling at its business must be stopped. History of the Telephone That's good!" (Though his manner was less satisfied than his words.) "A matter of business. Regard it as a matter of business-business that must be done. "A-a matter of business. You confuse me, and how can I transact business if I am confused? Business! You have business before you; useful business. Tale Of Two Cities This is a business matter with me, and if the two thousand pounds don't sound attractive enough, well, the amount must be revised, that's all. To the lower regions with business! Help yourself to the oysters and pass the wine." The Illustrious Prince Of course, there were exceptions to this; and, such was the rigor of his discipline, that if he had a dinner or a conference before him in which, in a business way, he encountered enemies or allies and planned or prosecuted campaigns, he abstained from drinking. Burning Daylight You told me you didn't know whether it was public business or not.' 'I have now ascertained that it is public business,' returned the suitor, 'and I want to know'--and again repeated his monotonous inquiry. You'll find out when the business passes through each of these stages by asking at both Departments till they tell you.' Little Dorrit
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