or bust
Used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with…Used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with failure being the only alternative.
UK/ɔː ˈbʌst/US/ɔɹ ˈbʌst/
Meaning
1 senses(US, informal)Used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with failure being the only alternative.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Indicating that the only alternative to what is being attempted is a bust (“(slang) failedIndicating that the only alternative to what is being attempted is a bust (“(slang) failed enterprise; bomb”).
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