bust one's ass
The phrase "bust one's ass" is an informal and vulgar expression commonly used in Canadian and US English to describe intense effort or physical aggression.
Definition
B2Work and Effort
(informal, vulgar)To work extremely hard or put in a lot of effort.
Example
- I've been busting my ass to finish this project on time.
B2Physical Aggression
(informal, vulgar)To physically harm or beat someone up.
Example
- Say that again and I'm going to bust your ass.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bust one's ass":
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