Always hold the hammer by the handle, not the business end.
business end
idiomThe part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.
Origin
disputed originFrom business (noun) + end (noun).
Be careful when you pick up the chainsaw, as the business end is extremely sharp.
The technician carefully adjusted the laser, ensuring that the business end was perfectly aligned with the target to avoid any damage to the surrounding equipment.
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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bitter end
The end of a long and difficult process.
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business as usual
The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
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business girl
A female prostitute.
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come to a sticky end
To die unpleasantly due to one's actions.
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come to an end
To stop; to cease; to no longer continue.