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knuckle

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BUCKLE DOWN or KNUCKLE DOWN,

RAP ONE'S KNUCKLES.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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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]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

knuckle down

[knuckle down] See: [BUCKLE DOWN]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

buckle down

[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

buckle

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

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