English · Slang Attested

bust one's neck

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To work exceptionally hard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm việc cực kỳ chăm chỉ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Liz, I busted my neck getting you those votes!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bust one's neck” mean?

To work exceptionally hard.

Is “bust one's neck” formal or informal?

bust one's neck is generally slang.

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