What does chops mean?

[Choppy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #312 "English Slang Idioms (33)", question 10

Don't bust my ......... about the project. It's not my fault that it was late.

(a) bolts
(b) toes
(c) vase
(d) chops

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #312 "English Slang Idioms (33)", answer 10

Don't bust my chops about the project. It's not my fault that it was late.

Correct answer: (d) chops
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what does chops mean

[Mister Micawber]

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Chops = the jaw.
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[Nenad11]

Does to bust one's chops mean to blame somebody for something?

[Mister Micawber]

It has 2 different meanings:

bust one's chops, Slang . to exert oneself.

bust someone's chops, Slang . to annoy with nagging or criticism: 'Stop busting my chops—I'll get the job done.'

It's the 2nd meaning here.
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