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What does buckle down mean?

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Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself (e.g. to work or study).
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However, those who do set attainable goals, and buckle down and learn to focus, can be models of unwavering dedication.
But now that he had had his fun, Astor told himself, he had to buckle down to the task of earning all that bread.
When are we going to buckle down and use the money to get the job done instead of spending it on more bureaucracy?
They should get back to work and do what the rest of the population is doing, buckle down and see this recession through.
I also believe that the more initiative you show and buckle down to something, the more confidence, opportunities and responsibility you'll get.
So let us buckle down and start explaining. Let us explain what is going to happen, let us explain how it is going to happen.

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