bust out
phrasal verb
busted out also bust out; busting out; busts out
informal
1
: to begin (doing something) suddenly
She just busted out laughing.
2
bust out (something)
or bust (something) out
: to take (something) from the place where it is stored so that it can be used : to break out
He busted out the champagne.
3
: to escape from a prison, jail, etc.
Two prisoners busted out of jail.
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But instead of busting out the mop yet again, grab your handy all-purpose cleaner for a few spritzes and a wipe-down.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Nic is ready to bust out the abacus again, and even Jeremiah has been mildly polite, but Ace has been making the most headway.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Players who want high stakes drama while also busting out the minis for a fight will find a lot to love here.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Knight and the Falcons busted out of their 1-6 start with a 16-4 win against Dickinson College on March 4.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Nic is ready to bust out the abacus again, and even Jeremiah has been mildly polite, but Ace has been making the most headway.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Players who want high stakes drama while also busting out the minis for a fight will find a lot to love here.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Knight and the Falcons busted out of their 1-6 start with a 16-4 win against Dickinson College on March 4.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bust out
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“Bust out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bust%20out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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