What does "buckle down now" means?

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What does "buckle down now" means?

2007-01-19 19:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Set to work, apply oneself with determination, as in All right, we'll buckle down now and study for exams. Originating about 1700 as buckle to, the expression gained currency with the football song "Buckle-Down, Winsocki" (from the Broadway musical comedy Best Foot Forward, 1941). [Mid-1800s]

2007-01-19 19:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by Tulsen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

To get back to business/work

2007-01-20 03:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by nannygoat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it means to settle down and get back to work.

2007-01-20 08:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by ??? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋