The business
1.
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. [ ; c. 1940 ]
2.
A harsh interrogation, as in The detectives gave each suspect the business. [ ; c. 1940 ]
3.
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. [ ; c. 1940 ]
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