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'BUCK UP' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Buck up phrasal verb

Buck up

  1. Hurry (either transitive or reflexive)
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    » Example: 'BUCK UP - the taxi's waiting.'
  2. Smarten up, improve
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    » Example: You had better BUCK your ideas UP, or you'll fail the course.

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