Work very hard (4,1,3)

I believe the answer is:

bust a gut

(Other definitions for bust a gut that I've seen before include "Make a huge effort (slang)" , "meet qualification for intestinal surgery?" , "Really work extra hard" , "Work extra hard to achieve something" , "Give it everything" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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