Phrasal Verb - knucklingdown
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.Definition
To apply oneself diligently, usually to a difficult or unpleasant task. This phrasal verb implies a great deal of effort and determination, as if one is getting ready to 'battle' the task at hand.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I know you don't want to, but we really need to knuckle down and finish this project by the deadline. |
| 2 | If you want to pass the exam, you'll have to knuckle down and study every day. |
| 3 | I've been putting off calling my mom, but I know I need to knuckle down and make that call. |
| 4 | The team has been struggling all season, but they finally knuckled down and won the championship. |
| 5 | I've been meaning to organize my closet for months, but I just haven't been able to knuckle down and do it. |
| 6 | The CEO called an emergency meeting to address the company's financial problems. Everyone knew they needed to knuckle down and find a solution. |
| 7 | My brother is always the first to knuckle down and get to work when we have a group project. |
| 8 | I can't believe we're behind schedule again. We need to knuckle down and focus if we want to meet our deadlines. |
| 9 | The construction project was delayed due to inclement weather, but the workers finally knuckled down and got back to work. |
| 10 | The students in the advanced math class knew they had to knuckle down if they wanted to keep up with the challenging material. |