break\ one's\ balls

break\ one's\ balls
v. phr. slang vulgar avoidable
To do something with maximum effort; to do something very difficult or taxing

I've been breaking my balls to buy you this new color TV set and you aren't the least bit appreciative!

Compare: break one's neck

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