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Definition bust-up in British English

bust-up noun

[countable] noun
1

a serious argument or fight

Example

She had a big bust-up with her boss over pay.

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2

the end of a relationship

Example

He started drinking after the bust-up of his first marriage.

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Definition bust-up in British English