bust (one's) stones

bust (one's) stones

1. rude slang To harass, nag, or upbraid one to do, accomplish, or complete something. "Stones" is a slang term for testicles. The boss is busting everyone's stones to get the project ready by next week. Quit busting my stones! I'll get it done eventually!
2. rude slang To work very hard. I've been busting my stones studying for this exam, so I really hope I get a good grade.
3. rude slang To tease one; to give one a hard time. Aw, come on, dude, I was just busting your stones. No need to get upset about it.
See also: bust, stone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • break (one's) stones
  • ride (someone's) back
  • ride (someone's) butt
  • bust (one's) agates
  • cojones
  • bust (one's) nuts
  • bust nuts to do something
  • bust one’s nuts
  • bust one’s nuts to do something