Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Buckle down"

"Buckle down" means to start focusing seriously on work, setting aside distractions to get something done.

Say this instead: focus

How "Buckle down" shows up at work

Said by managers who want effort to be visible, usually after a slow week or a slipping deadline. The phrase does more to signal impatience than to actually remove any of the obstacles in the way.

Buzzword

We need to buckle down and get this report finished before Friday.

Plain English

We need to focus and get this report finished before Friday.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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