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buckle down

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How to pronounce buckle down

verb

Say it like: Buk-le -dow-n

The correct spelling is buckle down. To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself (e.g. to work or study). For example: "If he would buckle down and do his homework, he could be an excellent student."

Usage Examples

If he would buckle down and do his homework, he could be an excellent student.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself (e.g. to work or study).

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