buckle under

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : - To yield, submit, or give in under pressure, often reluctantly or after resistance. It implies a surrender to a force, demand, or authority. Usage The verb "buckle under" is used to describe the action of finally agreeing to something or succumbing to a pressure that one had previously resisted. It often carries a connotation of weakness, exhaustion, or being overwhelmed by...