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buckle down

To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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If he would buckle down and do his homework, he could be an excellent student.

Submitted on September 02, 2012

Modified by rinat on April 18, 2023

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apretarse el cinturón

toka

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