or bust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase

Used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with failure being the only alternative.

/ɔː ˈbʌst/ En-uk-or bust.oga /ɔɹ ˈbʌst/ /ɚ ˈbʌst/

or bust

Indicating that the only alternative to what is being attempted is a bust (“(slang) failed enterprise; bomb”).

swing for the fences victory or death

Cali or bust

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