English

Verb

bust (someone's) chops

1. (idiomatic) To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.

   The boss has been busting chops all day.

   The boss busted our chops all week.

Synonyms

• bust someone's balls (vulgar)

Related terms

• bust one's chops

See also

• back-breaker
• ball-breaker
• ball-buster