Bust a gut Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To work extremely hard at something, or (in informal speech) to laugh very hard. The exact meaning depends on the context.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and idiomatic; most often means 'work very hard' ("bust a gut to finish this project"). Can also mean 'laugh very hard' ("he busted a gut at the joke"). Not literal—do not use in formal writing. Don't confuse with 'bust one's chops' (which means 'give someone a hard time').
جمل نموذجية
She busted a gut to get top grades in school.
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He busted a gut trying to finish the job on time.
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We bust a gut every day to keep this place running.
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I nearly busted a gut laughing at that joke last night.
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You don’t have to bust a gut—just do your best.
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We busted a gut organizing that surprise party, but it was worth it!
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