knuckle down to
Example Sentences
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His eight years as London Mayor proved he could knuckle down to a serious job.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2016
I'm sure there's going to be some weather elements thrown at us the next three days, so just going to have to knuckle down to handle that.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2012
GP As various RSL payers dispersed for national team duty over the last few weeks, Fabian Espindola was forced to knuckle down to rather less glamorous domestic duties.
From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2012
"He's given me motivation to take back to Japan and knuckle down to practice," said Ishikawa, a nine-times winner on the Japanese professional tour.
From Reuters • Jun. 21, 2011
But there were many Canadians who were more concerned about how to help Foch and Lloyd George win the war in Europe than about how to knuckle down to common business at home.
From The Masques of Ottawa by Bridle, Augustus
