Definition of knuckling under

knuckle under

verb

• to give in to pressure.

  Last edited on Mar 05 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 05 2010.

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knuckle-dragging	Definitions include: resembling a primate.
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get under (one's) skin	Definitions include: to annoy.
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hot under the collar	Definitions include: angry.
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snow under	Definitions include: to overwhelm.
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under dacks	Definitions include: underpants
under (one's) belt	Definitions include: as one of one's prior accomplishments.
unders	Definitions include: underpants / underwear.
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