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bust someone's chops

anges491

Russian Federation

Hi, Amy. Can we use “bust someone’s chops” in the literal meaning? For example, if someone says that he’s going to bust my chops, is it possible that he means he wants to punch me? Should I make sure with that person by asking him “what do you mean?”