the business
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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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Administrators FRP Advisory said talks were under way with a "number of interested parties" about a sale for the business and its strongest-performing sites, suggesting some other closures could happen.
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Tony Wright, joint administrator, said the priority was to "secure the best outcome for the business" while honouring customer bookings "through the Christmas period and beyond".
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FRP Advisory said while the business had a "core of strongly performing sites, others have struggled", amid "fierce competition for experiential venues and reduced consumer spending due to economic uncertainty".
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"While some locations have struggled in an increasingly competitive market, the business has significant potential, and we're encouraged by the early interest we've received from parties interested in acquiring the brand and its strongest-performing sites," he added.
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How we sprinkle festive magic in our homes is a "physical representation of what we emotionally need from our Christmas celebrations", says Hannah Bartlett, who runs the business The Christmas Insider.
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