How to Pronounce "bust your balls"
expression
ˈbəst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔɫz
BUST-yer-BAWLZ
bˈʌst/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɔːlz
BUST-yaw-BAWLZ
Definition
An informal and somewhat vulgar expression meaning to work very hard, or to tease or annoy someone as a joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔɫz
British English
bˈʌst/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɔːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUST-yer-BAWLZ
UK
BUST-yaw-BAWLZ
Listen in Context
I had to bust my balls to finish this project on time.
Stop busting my balls—I'm already doing my best!
He always busts his balls to help his family.
Man, I really busted my balls on that report.