(well,) bust my buttons

(well,) bust my buttons

colloquial An exclamation of shock, surprise, or incredulity. Well, bust my buttons! I never thought I'd see you around these parts again! A: "So then he told me to shove it where the sun don't shine." B: "Bust my buttons—what a rude thing to say!"

See also: bust, button

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Well, bust my buttons!

Rur. What a surprise! Well, bust my buttons! It's good to see you! Well, bust my buttons! You did all the dishes!

See also: bust

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