rip, shit or bust

adverb

With extreme vigour and enthusiasm, where quality may be considered. However, efforts involve high risk, and therefore the potential for adverse outcomes. Vision exceeds regard for due care and consideration.

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Meanings

adverbrip, shit or bust (not comparable)
  1. Australianot comparableslangWith extreme vigour and enthusiasm, where quality may be considered. However, efforts involve high risk, and therefore the potential for adverse outcomes. Vision exceeds regard for due care and consideration.
  2. New Zealandnot comparableslangWith vigour and enthusiasm, but without regard to quality of outcome.
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APA

rip, shit or bust. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rip%2C%20shit%20or%20bust

MLA

“rip, shit or bust.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rip%2C%20shit%20or%20bust. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rip, shit or bust,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rip%2C%20shit%20or%20bust.

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