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buckle up

Idioms  

  1. Fasten a seat belt, as in All the children must learn to buckle up as soon as they get in a car. This term came into wide use in the second half of the 1900s, when seat belts became mandatory automobile equipment. Earlier they had been used mainly in airplanes.

Example Sentences

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"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride," said Key when he appointed McCullum in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But I have more to say, so buckle up.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

With President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to meet next week, investors should buckle up for more crazy trading.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

I ask about this pervasive idea that Saturn Returns are something to buckle up for — are they inherently disruptive?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

“Fine. Jack, then to Lou’s land. Everyone buckle up, I don’t have all freaking day.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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