business end of

the business end (of something)

The functional part of an instrument, tool, or other object. These kids are reckless on the ice, so watch that you don't get hit with the business end of a hockey stick. My dad swung at the intruding squirrel with the business end of a broom.
See also: business, end
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

business end of something

the part or end of something that actually does the work or carries out the procedure. Keep away from the business end of the electric drill so you won't get hurt. Don't point the business end of that gun at anyone. It might go off.
See also: business, end, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • business end
  • business end of something
  • the business end
  • the business end (of something)
  • steady on
  • steady on!
  • be out of control
  • be, get, etc. out of control
  • over shoes, over boots
  • run down
References in classic literature
The business end of the funeral of the late Sir Dalliance the duke's son of Cornwall, killed in an encounter with the Giant of the Knotted Bludgeon last Tuesday on the borders of the Plain of Enchantment was in the hands of the ever affable and efficient Mumble, prince of un3ertakers, then whom there exists none by whom it were a more satisfying pleasure to have the last sad offices performed.
Connecticut Yankee
"The business end of a buckshot cartridge!" cried the man with a loud laugh.
The Valley of Fear
Football's oldest cup competition is back once this weekend - and it's now the business end of the competition.
When is the FA Cup draw? Quarter-final draw details, ball numbers, TV channel and dates; The FA Cup has entered the business end of the competition and the draw for the quarter-finals is set to be completed
Despite being on the business end of a gun every now and then, cryptocurrencies are getting a respite in the form of Facebook allowing crypto ads after a ban.
Cryptocurrency Ads Return To Facebook After A Brief Ban
Cockerill says the powerful centre is required in the Scottish capital for the "business end of the season" with Gunners.
Cockerill: Bennett Games KO wasn't tough decision to make
Summary: Ansar did Ahed the ultimate favor Saturday, holding archrivals Nejmeh to a goalless draw to seriously damage their title ambitions as the business end of the season approaches.
Ansar manage to hold off Nejmeh, denting title hopes
And Bramall Lane boss Wilder (right) said: "Anything can happen in this league and the games are going to become even tighter as we go into the business end of the campaign.
BLADES ARE GOING IN FOR THE KILL
But the BCCI is still hopeful that the business end of the cash- rich tournament will be held in India.
BCCI still keen on Indian venues despite govt no
Summary: BP is not unfamiliar with the business end of a lawsuit, but recently settlement figures and court hearings have been related to the massive oil ...
Shareholders win right to sue BP over 2006 oil spill
"We are coming to the business end of the season now where the men are separated from the boys," said Lynch.
Reshaped Marine squad ready for business; MARINE
The Welsh Rugby Union and the regions have committed to the showpiece for the next four years, and believe its place in the schedule, shortly after the end of the Six Nations and at what WRU chief executive Roger Lewis described as "the business end of the season," is where it belongs.
Double-header derby bid to lift Welsh game
Summary: The business end of the World Cup will end soon for an estimated 400,000 South African workers, as their temporary work concludes with the start of the tournament.
World Cup's workers face unemployment
THREE North Midlands bowlers are in action in Blackpool this Sunday for the 2010 Spring Waterloo tournament but the pre-tournament betting shows they are not expected to figure at the business end of the event.
SPRING WATERLOO
WITH the business end of the season rapidly approaching, Widnes cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to have any chance of overtaking leaders Burnage at the top of South Lancs/Cheshire One.
Key match in title bid
Course-and-distance form can count for a lot in these contests and, running off a mark of 99, hopefully Danny Tudhope can get Dhaular Dhar in the shake-up at the business end of the race.
BEST LONGSHOT; A forecast outsider who could be primed to outrun their likely odds