the business

the business
{n.}, {slang} - Usually used with "give" or "get". 1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. * /Johnny gave the tryouts the business but he failed to make the team./ 2. The most harm possible; the greatest damage or hurt. * /Fred got the business when Tom caught him with his bicycle./ 3. A harsh scolding. * /The teacher gave Walter the business when he came to school late again./ * /Mike thought he was the star of the team until he got the business from the coach./ Compare: THE WORKS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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