to bust a gut
01
to try one's best to do or achieve something
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例子
She busted a gut to finish the report before morning.
02
to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts
习语
非正式
例子
The stand-up comedian's performance was so hilarious that the audience nearly busted a gut from laughing so hard.
