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buckle to

idiom
Meaning

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”).

Origin

disputed origin

From buckle + to.

Examples
SIMPLE

It is time to buckle to and finish your homework.

CONTEXTUAL

With the final deadline approaching next week, the team decided to buckle to and work through the weekend.

COMPLEX

Recognizing that the project required his full attention, he set aside all distractions and finally buckled to the task at hand.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    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.

Last updated April 17, 2026