How to Pronounce "buckle down"
expression
ˈbəkəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
BUK-uhl DOWN
bˈʌkəl/ /dˈaʊn
BUK-uhl DOWN
Definition
To start working hard, focusing, and giving serious effort, usually after a period of not working or being distracted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəkəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈʌkəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUK-uhl DOWN
UK
BUK-uhl DOWN
Listen in Context
It's time to buckle down and finish your homework.
She finally decided to buckle down and study for the test.
If you want good grades, you have to buckle down.
Summer's over, so I really need to buckle down at work.