A small dark leather briefcase stands slightly open with a glossy red ribbon spilling over its edge.

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Tess

I have a head for business and a bod for sin. Is there anything wrong with that?

— Working Girl ‧ 1988

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker is cheerfully claiming both brains and glamour, playing on the phrase 'head for business' by pairing it with a body made for sin. The closing question is a challenge, asking who could object to combining ambition with confidence and allure without apologising for either.

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