| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,724,252,871 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
bust a gut |
0.06 sec. |
|
bust a gut (to do something) Fig. to work very hard; to strain oneself to accomplish something. (The word gut is considered impolite in some circumstances. Bust is a non-standard form of burst.) I don't intend to bust a gut to get there on time. I busted a gut to get there the last time, and I was the first one there. bust a gut (informal) to work very hard or to make a big effort to achieve something I really bust a gut to get that report finished on time. bust a gut (laughing) (informal) to laugh a lot I bust a gut laughing at his imitation of the Queen. bust a gut (slang) 1. to work very hard to achieve something It’s kind of sad to see these kids bust a gut chasing a dream that will never succeed. 2. to laugh very energetically I busted a gut reading that essay. Etymology: based on the idea that extremely hard physical work or laughter could damage your gut (stomach) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? References in periodicals archive |
|---|
This is a case where it really could be me; throughout the screening, my brain was telling me that someone else may quite legitimately bust a gut at this thing. First, they can get out their wallets, and second, they can bust a gut. affords the permission to bust a gut or cringe, whichever feels more appropriate. |
| Idioms and phrases |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|