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knuckle under

knuckle under {v. phr.}

To do something because you are forced to do it.

Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully.

Compare: GIVE IN.

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[knuckle] See: [BUCKLE DOWN] or [KNUCKLE DOWN], [RAP ONE'S KNUCKLES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[buckle down] or [knuckle down] {v.} To give complete attention (to an effort or job); attend. * /They chatted idly for a few moments then each buckled down to work./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[buckle] See: [BUCKLE DOWN] or [KNUCKLE DOWN]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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