business end

American  

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.

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business end British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of business end

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Even so, Sabalenka's impressive level of consistency at recent major tournaments - she has reached the semi-finals at 14 of the past 17 majors she has contested - means she is at home at the business end of Grand Slams.

From BBC

Whether his ageing body can hold up at the business end of a Grand Slam - even with the benefit of being gifted a round off - remains to be seen.

From BBC

After brutal heat nearing 40C disrupted play on Saturday, temperatures eased to 22C at Melbourne Park as the business end of the tournament started.

From Barron's

The England coach used his bench cleverly during the autumn to inject experience and energy into the business end of matches.

From BBC

For Denver, the match-up comes after a bye week, and offers another chance to prove that one of this season's surprise packages can be the real deal at the business end of the campaign.

From Barron's