"Cali or bust" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} Cali or bust
  1. (university slang, computer science) Expressing a desire to work for a company in Silicon Valley, California (especially a FAANG company). Categories (topical): Computer science, Universities

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