phrasal verb

Buckle under

Rank #216Letter BInseparable

2Sections

Accept something under pressure, against your will

Meanings

  • Accept something under pressure, against your will (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • They didn't like the ideas, but had to BUCKLE UNDER or face the sack.
  • All employees must BUCKLE UNDER as stated in their contract.
  • We expect everyone to BUCKLE UNDER without exception.

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