buckle down
Definition
Verb: - To apply oneself with serious effort and concentration; to begin to work hard and diligently on a task.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of starting to work seriously or focusing intensely on a task, often one that is demanding or has been postponed. It implies a shift from a less serious or procrastinating attitude to one of determined effort.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "buckle down to something": To apply serious effort to a specific task or piece of work.
- He finally buckled down to the tedious paperwork.
Variants and Related Words
- Knuckle down (verb): A synonym with a very similar meaning of applying oneself seriously to work.
- You need to knuckle down and practice.
Synonyms
- Apply oneself
- Get down to work
- Put one's nose to the grindstone
- Work diligently
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Buckle up: To fasten a seatbelt. (Note: This is a different phrasal verb with a distinct meaning).
- Please buckle up for safety.
Related Idioms
- Put one's shoulder to the wheel: To start working very hard.
- It's time to put our shoulders to the wheel and get this done.
Verb
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work very hard, like a slave
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