Buckle up
/ˈbʌkəl ʌp/B2
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1. To fasten a seatbelt in a vehicle.
- Before the car started moving, she made sure to buckle up.
- The flight attendant reminded everyone to buckle up as they prepared for takeoff.
2. To prepare or brace oneself for something difficult or challenging.
- It's going to be a long meeting, so buckle up.
- The coach told the team to buckle up for the intense training session ahead.
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