bust one's neck
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Meaning · English
To work exceptionally hard.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.