bust out
The phrase "bust out" is versatile in informal contexts, often implying a sudden or forceful action.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To escape from a place or situation unexpectedly.
Example
- The prisoners managed to bust out of their cells during the night.
B2General
(informal)To bring out or reveal something suddenly.
Example
- She decided to bust out her new dance moves at the party.
B2General
(informal)To burst into an action, such as laughing.
Example
- He couldn't help but bust out laughing at the joke.
B2Blackjack
(technical)To lose by exceeding the card limit in the game.
Example
- She was disappointed to bust out in the final round of blackjack.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bust out":
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