buck (redirected from bucks up)

buck naked (American & Australian, informal)

completely naked. I got a shock when I saw her sitting buck naked, drink in hand, watching TV.

See also: naked

The buck stops here.

something that you say in order to tell someone that you will take responsibility for a situation or problem. We carry out all the safety tests in this department, so the buck stops here.

See also: here, stop

The buck stops with someone.

The buck stops here. - something that you say in order to tell someone that you will take responsibility for a situation or problem. The police authorized the raid and they must accept that the buck stops with them.

See also: stop

a bucks party (Australian)

a party for a man who is going to get married to which only his male friends are invited. I got a bit drunk at Pete's bucks party and disgraced myself.

See also: party

make a fast/quick buck (American & Australian, informal)

to earn money quickly and often in a way that is not honest. Times are hard - you have to make a fast buck wherever and however you can.

See also: fast, quick

[more/a bigger etc.] bang for your buck (American, informal)

if something that you buy gives you more bang for your buck, you get more value for your money by buying this product than from buying any other. If all you want is death-benefit cover, this type of insurance policy will give you more bang for your buck.

See also: bang, big, more

pass the buck

to blame someone or to make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with yourself. Parents often try to pass the buck to teachers when children misbehave in school. (sometimes + to) Bus companies are just passing the buck by saying their drivers are responsible for delays.

See also: pass

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bang for the buck

value in exchange for money or effort. This is a great little red wine that gives you plenty of bang for the buck.

Usage notes: often used with more, bigger, and other adjectives: For most users, these new computers provide more bang for the buck.

Etymology: based on the slang meaning of bang (= excitement ) and buck (= money)

See also: bang

the buck stops with someone

someone takes responsibility for a situation or problem. I approved the plan, I'm responsible for it, and the buck stops with me. I didn't feel the article misrepresented me. I mean, the buck stops here — I did write about those things.

See also: stop

buck the system

to fight against the usual way of doing something. Tom spent much of his working life bucking the system, which explains why he didn't get many promotions.

See also: system

buck up (someone)

to encourage someone to be energetic and positive. I told the kids when they had colds to buck up and tough it out.

pass the buck

to make someone else responsible for something. Bus companies say their drivers are causing delays, but they are just passing the buck again.

See also: pass