bust
/bʌst/ sustantivo C2- The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation. · a narcotics bust
- A police raid or takedown of a criminal enterprise.
- A failed enterprise; a bomb.
- A refutation of an opening, or of a previously published analysis.
- A disappointment.
- A player who fails to meet expectations.
- The downward portion of a boom and bust cycle; a recession.
- A spree, unrestrained revel, or wild party.
Plural busts
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
- bust around To attack (someone); to assault (someone).
- bust down Break down;
- bust in To enter or join (something) aggressively and without an ...
- bust into Synonym of bust in.
- bust off To shoot (a gun); to shoot or start a shootout.
- bust on To make a joke concerning; to ridicule or make fun of.
- bust out To escape (from); break out.
- bust up To physically damage or ruin; to be ruined; to go bankrup...
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The Cæsar’s pageant shorn of Brutus’ bust Did but of Rome’s best son remind her more,
You wrote to me about a bust that is in my possession.”
I only gave fifteen shillings for the bust, and I think you ought to know that before I take ten pounds from you.
I brought the bust up with me, as you asked me to do.
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