bust one's butt
Equivalents
6 more languages
Examples
“I've been busting my butt getting the tent fixed, while you're just sipping cocoa. Give⟳ me a hand.”
“I have⟳ several friends who are public defenders. They are competent, hard working attorneys who bust their butts every day to give⟳ these people the best defense available at any price.”
“Those flings, those strings you've got to cut⟳ / So get⟳ out on the streets, girls, and bust your butts”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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