the business meaning

• (slang)
    Exactly what is required, the right person, etc for the job
• 
  [American slang]
  1. harassment; a scolding; general bad treatment. (Typically: get ~; give someone ~.)
    The guys have been giving me the business about my new hairstyle.
    Sam was giving Tom the business about being late all the time.
  2. Sl. an execution. (Underworld. Typically: get ~; give someone ~.)
    The mob wanted to give him the business for confessing to the federal prosecutor.

• business:    Noun: business&nbs ...
• business ,:    [British slang]Nou ...
• in business:    1. Working, esp in ...

Examples

1. he was of no use at all in the business.
2. he has a deep stake in the business.
3. we should settle the business on hand first.
4. i intend that you shall take over the business.
5. i'll leave you to settle all the business.