How to Pronounce "the business end of"
expression
thuh BIZ-nuss end uhv
thuh BIZ-nuss end ov
Definition
'The business end of' something means the part that does the main work, usually the dangerous, active, or effective end, like a knife's blade or a gun's barrel. It can also refer to the most important or impactful part of a process or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɪznəs/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BIZ-nuss end uhv
UK
thuh BIZ-nuss end ov
Listen in Context
Don't point the business end of the stick at people.
Be careful with the business end of that knife.
He found himself at the business end of a gun.
When negotiations get tough, we're finally at the business end of the deal.