| 释义 |
Idiom 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.
the business end (of something)The functional part of an instrument, tool, or other object. These kids are reckless on the ice, so watch that you don't get hit with the business end of a hockey stick. My dad swung at the intruding squirrel with the business end of a broom. the business end the part of a tool, weapon, etc. that carries out the object's particular function. informal 1936 Richmal Crompton Sweet William The business end of a geometrical compass was jabbed into Douglas's arm. the ˈbusiness end (of something) (informal) the part of a tool, weapon, etc. that performs its particular function: Never pick up a knife by the business end.business end verbSee business end of something |