Buck the system In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "buck the system", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mirabella Luu calendar 2020-12-23 02:12

Meaning of Buck the system

Synonyms:

on the wrong side of the law , buck the trend , break the rule

Buck the system verb phrase

To break the rules or refuse to adhere to the regulations

Bucking the system is typical of him as he has never met the deadline.

They bucked the system and went through the red light.

You are supposed to be at the meeting at 8 a.m precisely, don't buck the system or else you will be fired.

Other phrases about:

play by the book
To follow the rules strictly
do (one's) bidding

Do something you are told or requested to do

dance to (one's) tune

Used when you are forced to comply completely with someone else's views or wishes

beat the system

To find ways of avoiding or breaking the rules, either those of life in general or of a specific structure or organization, in order to achieve your aim

three strikes and (one's) out

If one commits three mistakes, transgressions, or infractions, he or she will be dismissed or punished very severely.

Grammar and Usage of Buck the system

Verb Forms

  • bucking the system
  • bucks the system
  • to buck the system
  • bucked the system

The verb "buck" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

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Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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