Bust and Holding back

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Bust noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.

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Holding back and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holding back" instead a noun "Bust".

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

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Bust and holding back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead a noun phrase "Holding back".

Holding Back the Phlebotinum: Sita mentions that she only needs Rama's permission to bust herself out of Lanka.

Source: Western Animation / Sita Sings the Blues
Similarly, is Stacy on Candace's side and supporting in her wanting to bust Phineas and Ferb, or does she think Candace needs to branch out and not be so uptight, and getting sick of holding back on the offchance that she ever will?

Source: Alternative Character Interpretation / Western Animation

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