bust someone's chops
/ˈbʌst wʌnz t͡ʃɑps/ · /bɹeɪk wʌnz t͡ʃɑps/
Meaning 1
tease or criticize someone playfully.
“A close friend might bust someone's chops for fun.”Add to my deck
Meaning 2
to tease or annoy someone playfully
“They love to bust someone's chops for being late.”Add to my deck
