bust a gut
The phrase "bust a gut" is a colloquial expression used to describe either extreme effort or uncontrollable laughter.
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Definition
B2Informal
(informal, idiom)To put in maximum effort, often to the point of physical strain.
Example
- We had to bust a gut to get the project done on time.
B2Humor
(informal, idiom)To laugh very hard or uncontrollably.
Example
- I nearly busted a gut when I heard that joke.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bust a gut":
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