buckle to
C1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To get started on your work and give it everything you've got.
Literal meaning: To fasten or attach a buckle, readying oneself for physical effort.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To start working hard and with energy, especially after a period of delay.
"Right, everyone buckle to — we've got a lot to get through before the end of the day."
Usage notes
Somewhat old-fashioned; more common in British English. Often used as an imperative. Similar in meaning to 'buckle down' but slightly more dated in tone.
Commonly used with
work task job effort chores
Forms
Base
buckle to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
buckles to
he/she/it
Past simple
buckled to
yesterday
Past participle
buckled to
have + pp
-ing form
buckling to
continuous
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