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buckle down

idiom

To apply oneself to study, or a task or work; to focus on or take a serious attitude towards something; to put forth the needed effort.


Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    buckle to

    Synonym of buckle down (“to apply oneself to study, or a task or work; to focus on or take a serious attitude towards something; to put forth the needed effort”).

  2. 02

    buckle up

    To fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.

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