C2idiomformalbusiness
a going concern
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a business that is working and making money and is expected to continue
Formal, used in accounting, law and property sales. 'Concern' here means a business.
In context
They sold the hotel as a going concern, with all the staff and bookings included.
Within two years, the little bakery had become a going concern.
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