knuckle down

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Verb knuckle down has 1 sense

slave, break one's back, buckle down, knuckle down - work very hard, like a slave
--₁ is one way to work, do work
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Term: Knuckle Down

Description:

Knuckle down is a versatile idiomatic expression that can be used as a phrasal verb, noun, or adjective. It typically refers to the act of focusing, applying oneself diligently, or making a serious effort to achieve a specific goal.

Sample Sentences:

As a phrasal verb:

After procrastinating for weeks, I finally knuckled down and finished my report.
If we want to succeed, we need to knuckle down and work harder.

As a noun:

The knuckle down mindset is crucial for achieving academic success.
His decision to put his knuckle down was evident in his impressive results.

As an adjective:

Ever since he adopted a knuckle-down attitude, his productivity has improved significantly.
The team's knuckle-down approach led them to victory in the championship.

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