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bust ass

idiom

To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.


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  1. 01

    ass over teakettle

    Tumbling upside down.

  2. 02

    beat someone's ass

    To thrash someone.

  3. 03

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  4. 04

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  5. 05

    bust a cap

    To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.

  6. 06

    bust a move

    To dance.

  7. 07

    bust a nut

    To ejaculate.

  8. 08

    bust chops

    To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.

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