bust out
phrasal verb
busted out also bust out; busting out; busts out
informal
1
: to begin (doing something) suddenly
She just busted out laughing.
2
bust out (something)
or bust (something) out
: to take (something) from the place where it is stored so that it can be used : to break out
He busted out the champagne.
3
: to escape from a prison, jail, etc.
Two prisoners busted out of jail.
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The sneak peek features footage of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in a variety of colorful costumes hyping up the crowds at their massive shows while busting out their signature pinpoint choreography.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This option from Piomatic, 33 percent off, has a non-stick plate and five steam outlets for busting out wrinkles, but can also operate as a dry iron.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Don’t shut down the air conditioning and bust out those sweaters just yet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Kyler Murray completed seven of his eight passes, with one awkward misread going for a pick:
Third-year running back Bam Knight busted out on a 27-yard rush, and his backfield teammate Emari Demercado took a screen pass all the way to the house.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This option from Piomatic, 33 percent off, has a non-stick plate and five steam outlets for busting out wrinkles, but can also operate as a dry iron.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Don’t shut down the air conditioning and bust out those sweaters just yet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Kyler Murray completed seven of his eight passes, with one awkward misread going for a pick:
Third-year running back Bam Knight busted out on a 27-yard rush, and his backfield teammate Emari Demercado took a screen pass all the way to the house.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bust out
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“Bust out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bust%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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