Bust ass Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbəst/ /ˈæs

BUHST ASS

UK

bˈʌst/ /æs

BUST ASS

Definition

This slang expression means to work extremely hard or put in a lot of effort, usually physically or mentally. It can also mean to hurry intensely.

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal/slang; usually in American English. Use with friends or in casual contexts only. Common with 'to' as a verb: 'bust ass'. Sometimes means 'go very fast'. Don't use in formal writing or with people you don't know well.

• Spanish: trabajar duro (coloquial) - esforzarse al máximo
• Portuguese (BR): ralar muito (gíria) - se esforçar ao máximo
• Portuguese (PT): esforçar-se imenso (gíria) - trabalhar arduamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 拼命干活 (俚语) - 拼命努力
• Chinese (Traditional): 拼命幹活 (俚語) - 拼命努力
• Hindi: बहुत मेहनत करना (स्लैंग)
• Arabic: يبذل جهدًا كبيرًا (عامية)
• Bengali: অত্যন্ত পরিশ্রম করা (আঞ্চলিক/অফিশিয়াল নয়)
• Russian: вкалывать (разг.) - работать на износ
• Japanese: めちゃくちゃ頑張る（スラング）
• Vietnamese: làm việc cực lực (tiếng lóng) - cố gắng hết mình
• Korean: 엄청 열심히 일하다 (속어)
• Turkish: kıçını yırtmak (argo) - çok çalışmak
• Urdu: جی توڑ محنت کرنا (عامیانہ)
• Indonesian: kerja keras banget (slang)

Example Sentences

You have to bust ass to finish this project on time.

basic

They really bust ass every day at that restaurant.

basic

If you bust ass, you can reach your goals.

basic

We had to bust ass all week to get ready for the event.

natural

I really busted ass to get here on time, so I hope it's worth it.

natural

She always busts ass, but her boss never notices.

natural