To laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneself
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- American phrase circa 1930s
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Laughing too hard without a pause can cause your stomach muscles to strain almost like you're bursting (or busting) your guts.
Andrés was loathing facing his mother, who was going to bust a gut when she saw the damage he did to her car.
Those coal miners busted a gut for years toiling for little recognition.
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