or bust
idiom
informal
—used to say that one will do everything possible to get somewhere
The sign on the car said "New Orleans or bust!"
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How many teams in the NFL this season were truly Super Bowl or bust?
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
In many games this year, he’s been double-double or bust.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
It is often set pieces or bust with Sean Dyche’s Everton.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The area was boom or bust according to the demands for manganese.
—arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Even beyond the negative plays, Pittsburgh’s offense has become too boom or bust.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss whether or not the 49ers are in Super Bowl or bust mode.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a CFP or bust campaign for Wisconsin, but clear progress is necessary.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
This week could also reveal whether AFM’s move to Vegas after a decades-long stint in Santa Monica will be bonanza or bust.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
In many games this year, he’s been double-double or bust.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
It is often set pieces or bust with Sean Dyche’s Everton.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The area was boom or bust according to the demands for manganese.
—arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Even beyond the negative plays, Pittsburgh’s offense has become too boom or bust.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss whether or not the 49ers are in Super Bowl or bust mode.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a CFP or bust campaign for Wisconsin, but clear progress is necessary.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
This week could also reveal whether AFM’s move to Vegas after a decades-long stint in Santa Monica will be bonanza or bust.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Or bust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20bust. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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