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business end

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the business end (informal)
the business end of a weapon or tool is the end which does the damage or work. She screamed when she found herself facing the business end of his gun.
See also: business, end


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They are spry enough with a knife, but you show them the business end of a shooting-iron, and they'll streak like rabbits for the nearest hole.
 
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