business end
The part of a day, event, or place used for business activitiesThe part of a day, event, or place (such as a city or district) used for business activities.
» Dan's business dinner didn't end well.
Meaning
3 sensesThe part of a day, event, or place (such as a city or district) used for business activities.
(idiomatic)The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.
staring down the business end of a [calibre of pistol here]
The business end of a hammer is known as the head.
(broadly, idiomatic)The part of an activity, period of time, etc., which is most important and produces the significant result.
Examples
1 sentencesDan's business dinner didn't end well.
Origin
From business (noun) + end (noun).From business (noun) + end (noun).
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Forms
plural: business ends| Singular | business end |
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