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Bust up

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Emotional Weight

Often suggests sadness or difficulty around ending a close relationship or marriage.

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Their decision to bust up was tough on both of them.
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Casual Speak

Used in casual conversation, usually not in formal situations.

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I heard that they're going to bust up soon.
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Colloquial Variation

'Bust up' is less formal than 'separate' or 'divorce,' and may not imply legal action.

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They're not divorcing yet, just busting up to see how things go.
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