buckle down

Thân thiện

He needs to buckle down and finish his homework before dinner.

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.

Học thuật

Verb

1. work very hard, like a slave

Từ đồng nghĩa

• slave
• break one's back
• knuckle down