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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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: 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

: to break or smash especially with force
: to bring an end to : break up
: to ruin financially

: spree
: a hearty drinking session
: a complete failure : flop

: bankrupt, broke

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