The wild horse tried to buck off its rider.
buck off
idiomOf a horse or other animal, to rear up on its hind legs in order to throw off or dislodge its rider.
The horse started to jump and spin, trying hard to buck off the nervous rider.
Despite the rider's firm grip on the reins, the frightened stallion reared up and successfully bucked off its passenger.
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bang for the buck
Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.
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break the buck
To fall below the value of one dollar per share.
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buck fever
Excitement and nervousness felt by a new hunter upon seeing game.
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buck for
To strive for persistently; to try hard to obtain (a promotion, raise, etc.).
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buck the trend
To go against the norm or the current stand of the main population; have a differing opinion from the majority.
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buck up
Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
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buck up one's ideas
to pull one's socks up
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pass the buck
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.