Avoid Use Of 'Bust' To Mean 'Break' Or 'Burst' – Hartford Courant

Q: On the evening news the other day, a reporter said: “The home invaders busted through the front door.” I felt the hair on the back of my neck begin to rise. Could you possibly clarify the proper use of “bust”? — Ann Roper, Pittsburgh, Pa. A: Hearing “bust” used to mean “break” or “burst” […]

Avoid Use Of 'Bust' To Mean 'Break' Or 'Burst' – Hartford Courant

Avoid Use Of 'Bust' To Mean 'Break' Or 'Burst' – Hartford Courant