Knuckle down

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verb

To start serious and focused work on something.

I need to knuckle down and finish this assignment tonight.
Visual representation of "knuckle down" - To start serious and focused work on something.

Often appears as...

  • need to knuckle down
  • knuckle down and focus
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Visual representation of "knuckle down"
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Serious Effort

Use 'knuckle down' when a big effort is needed to complete work.

Illustration for Serious Effort
With finals week approaching, I must knuckle down and revise.
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Time Management

'Knuckle down' often suggests managing time better to focus on tasks.

Illustration for Time Management
Stop procrastinating and knuckle down on your project.
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Mood Shift

Indicates a change from a relaxed to a disciplined state of mind.

Illustration for Mood Shift
After the break, I knuckled down to write my thesis.
Visual representation of the word "Knuckle down"

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