buck up
(idiomatic, dated) Hurry up; make haste.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026US
(idiomatic, dated) Hurry up; make haste.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026US
(idiomatic, intransitive) To become encouraged, reinvigorated, or cheerful; to summon one's courage or spirits; to pluck up courage.
I realized I needed to buck up and tackle the problem head-on.
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#3·Apr 26, 2026US
(idiomatic) Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
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