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ruck up

idiom
Meaning

To be brave, to show some courage, to keep moving forward in a difficult situation.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is a hard day, but you need to ruck up.

CONTEXTUAL

The team was exhausted after the long hike, but they had to ruck up to reach the camp before dark.

COMPLEX

Despite the overwhelming obstacles standing in his path, he chose to ruck up and face the challenges with quiet determination.

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Last updated April 17, 2026