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buckle under |
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buckle under 1. Lit. [for something] to collapse. With heavy trucks on it, the bridge buckled under. The table buckled under. 2. Fig. [for someone] to collapse or give in under the burden of heavy demands or great anxiety. With so much to worry about, she buckled under. I was afraid she would buckle under. See also: buckle buckle under something to collapse under or from the weight of something. The bridge buckled under the weight of the truck and collapsed. The table finally buckled under. See also: buckle How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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