or bust
Definition of or bust
informal
—used to say that one will do everything possible to get somewhere The sign on the car said “New Orleans or bust!”
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bustplay
: a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
: the upper part of the human torso between neck and waist
: the breasts of a woman
: to break or smash especially with force
: to make inoperative
: to bring an end to : break up
: spree
: a hearty drinking session
: a complete failure : flop
: bankrupt, broke
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