land-office business

• Expresión histórica estadounidense que designa una actividad comercial o negocio extremadamente activo, frenético o abrumador, originada por las multitudes caóticas en las oficinas de tierras públicas durante la expansión hacia el oeste.

A historical American expression referring to a situation of extremely brisk, bustling, or overwhelming business activity, originally derived from the chaotic crowds at government land offices during westward expansion.

1. Brisk or booming tradeC1informalamerican

   A very high volume of business or sales, often implying a rush of customers.

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   • The new coffee shop is doing a land-office business every morning.
   • During the holiday season, the store did a land-office business.
   • The real estate agent was doing a land-office business selling houses in the new development.