or bust

idiom

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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The son of former Yankee Clay Bellinger, he was introduced to the organization’s championship or bust expectations at a young age. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025 That mindset has always been a championship or bust mindset. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 With the threat of turning the resort into a timeshare and having to lay off everyone, Alejandro gets the crew ready for the fight of their lives—No. 1 or bust. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2025 The Mavericks’ expectations this season are championship or bust. Jay King, New York Times, 19 June 2025 There’s a clear goal — a Michelin star or bust — and genuine tension and momentum throughout. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 This season will once again be Super Bowl or bust for the Bills. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 Mach 5 or bust Zachary Krevor, president and CEO of Stratolaunch, spoke with Ars on Monday afternoon. ArsTechnica, 6 May 2025 Amid weeks of talk about ‘Bilbao or bust’, the United head coach has at times felt like a lone dissenting voice, the only person in any way connected to Old Trafford looking beyond May 21. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025

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“Or bust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20bust. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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