stroke of business
(of business or trade) a large or considerable amount
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That deal was a real stroke of business for the company.”
“Closing the contract with the international firm was a major stroke of business that doubled our annual revenue.”
“By acquiring his primary competitor during the market downturn, he completed a stroke of business that secured his dominance in the industry for years to come.”
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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broad strokes
Major features or key points; outline.
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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 end
The 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.
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business girl
A female prostitute.
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do one's business
Especially of a house pet: to defecate or urinate.
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down to the short strokes
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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get down to business
To commit oneself to a task or activity that is employment-related or that requires serious effort or concentration.
Last updated August 10, 2026