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bust chops

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    break one's chops

    To give someone a hard time, harass, nag one to do something, bother.

  2. 02

    bust a cap

    To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.

  3. 03

    bust a move

    To dance.

  4. 04

    bust a nut

    To ejaculate.

  5. 05

    bust ass

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

  6. 06

    bust on

    To make a joke concerning; to ridicule or make fun of.

  7. 07

    bust one's balls

    To work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.

  8. 08

    bust one's butt

    To work exceptionally hard.

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