bust ass
To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had to bust ass to finish the project on time.”
“I had to bust ass all weekend to get the house ready for the party.”
“She busted ass for years to build her company, eventually turning a small idea into a global success.”
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ass over teakettle
Tumbling upside down.
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beat someone's ass
To thrash someone.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bust a cap
To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.
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bust a move
To dance.
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bust a nut
To ejaculate.
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bust chops
To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.
Last updated August 10, 2026