business end
The phrase "business end" is often used to describe the functional part of a tool or weapon, and by extension, the most critical part of any process or activity.
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Definition
B2Tools and Weapons
(idiomatic)The part of a tool or weapon that performs its primary function.
Example
- Be careful with the business end of the knife; it's very sharp.
- The business end of the hammer is used to drive nails into wood.
B2General
(idiomatic)The most important or crucial part of an activity or process where the main work is done or results are produced.
Example
- We're at the business end of the project, so everyone needs to focus.
- The business end of the negotiation is where the real decisions are made.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "business end":
back endother endthe businesssharp endfront endpointy endtail endrear endbottom linewet endend piecein businessend boardend offthe endfront office