Today’s phrasal verb: knuckle down (to something)
👀 Today’s phrasal verb is to knuckle down to something. It means to begin to work hard at something. For example, I need to knuckle down and start some serious study. Have you knuckled down to work or studying recently? 👀
🧠 Here are some more examples using this phrasal verb:
After weeks of procrastination, I finally decided to knuckle down to studying for my upcoming exams.
The team realised they needed to knuckle down to meet their project deadline, so they worked long hours to get it done.
Mary knew that in order to achieve her fitness goals, she had to knuckle down to a strict workout and diet regimen.
The company was in a financial crisis, and the employees had to knuckle down to find cost-saving measures to avoid layoffs.
Jack's dream was to become a professional musician, so he knew he had to knuckle down to hours of daily practice to improve his skills.
Time for a test!
Read the sentences below and choose the correct form of 'knuckle down’. 🚨Be careful with tenses!
Sarah has a big project due next week, so she needs to __________ and start working on it seriously.
Despite the distractions at the cafe, John __________ and finished his report before the deadline.
The students realised they had to __________ if they wanted to pass their final exams.
I’ve just decided I __________ tonight and complete my chores.
After a long vacation, it was time to __________ and catch up on all the work I've missed.
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