Buckle down

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verb

To start to work seriously.

With exams coming up next week, I really need to buckle down.
Visual representation of "buckle down" - To start to work seriously.

Often appears as...

  • buckle down to work
  • buckle down on homework

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Concentration Required

Use 'buckle down' when someone needs to focus intensely on a task or study.

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If I buckle down this weekend, I can finish my project on time.
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Time Sensitivity

Suggests there is limited time to complete a serious task.

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We must buckle down and meet the deadline by Monday.
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Action Initiation

Implies starting a task that has been delayed or procrastinated.

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After a week of relaxing, it's time to buckle down and write my essay.
Visual representation of the word "Buckle down"

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