buck for

Related to buck for: Pass the Buck, buck stops here

buck for (something)

To pursue or work toward something. Joe and I are both bucking for the promotion. I know Amelia is bucking for that award, but I heard they're giving it to Jenny.

buck for something

Sl. to work ambitiously for something, such as a promotion. I'm just bucking for recognition and, of course, a 20 percent raise. You can tell by her attention to the boss that she's bucking for promotion.

buck for

Strive for, aim for, as in She's bucking for Editor of the Year. Strongly associated with seeking a promotion in the military, this expression originated in the late 1800s and is now applied more widely.

See also: buck

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

buck for (something)
buck for something
Whoa!
Whoa, Nellie!
Whoa, Nelly!
believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see
be gunning for
cast doubt
cast doubt on (someone or something)
consider

References in periodicals archive

"I once trailed a buck for a full day and a half through rugged terrain before I was able to shoot him in his bed."

Happy trails: four experts give their secrets to tracking big bucks in the snow

Above all, don't take your eyes off your chosen buck for very long.

Take the "stareway": for mule deer bucks of the prairies and badlands, the slow approach can lead to a fast recovery

That s easier said than done in many areas, but once you've gotten one good look you will never again mistake a young buck for a grownup.

Age barely matters: you're wrong if you think the oldest bucks grow the biggest antlers. (Deer Zone)

I saw this buck for the first time of the season on November sixth.

Desperate bucks: as the rut winds down, bruiser whitetails make rare appearances

I hunted a buck for the last two seasons and in roughly 80 days of hunting him, I saw him just five times.

A buck's two mistakes: ... or, why you should be hunting whitetails on the best four days of the season

Brenda had also drawn a tag for this area, so the pair had been scouting for a good buck for her.

WYOMING PRONGHORN ODYSSEY

In 2010, for example, I hunted a buck for 50 days and never saw him.

Unkillable Bucks

Hunters had been getting trail camera photos of the buck for at least five years.

Pennsylvania bookends: Northern Pennsylvania isn't known for an abundance of record whitetails. But two giants shot there during the 2015 season offer proof the prospects are heading in the right direction

Steve made the trek out the third weekend of October, and we covered ground in search of a buck for him.

Redemption: if you don't keep trying, even after Things don't go your way, why bother at all?

You will need to keep a leased buck for at least three weeks to one month to ensure that your goats have gotten bred.

Breeding for the small daily goat herd

"In my early days," he says, "I often told audiences that the average hunter sees a buck for three seconds--deer, buck, boom!

Aging on hoof: trophy management centers around knowing a buck's age

Caption: Field Editor Bill Winke hunted this buck for several years.

RUT ROAMERS & Homebody Bucks

Now, I should preface this with an important point: Matt hadn't taken a buck for two years prior to the 2014

The buck attractor: some people seem to be virtual Piped Pipers when it comes to trophy deer. Based on 2014, that might be said of this bowhunter!

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释义	buck for Related to buck for: Pass the Buck, buck stops here buck for (something) To pursue or work toward something. Joe and I are both bucking for the promotion. I know Amelia is bucking for that award, but I heard they're giving it to Jenny. See also: buck Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. buck for something Sl. to work ambitiously for something, such as a promotion. I'm just bucking for recognition and, of course, a 20 percent raise. You can tell by her attention to the boss that she's bucking for promotion. See also: buck McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. buck for Strive for, aim for, as in She's bucking for Editor of the Year. Strongly associated with seeking a promotion in the military, this expression originated in the late 1800s and is now applied more widely. See also: buck The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: buck for (something) buck for something Whoa! Whoa, Nellie! Whoa, Nelly! believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see be gunning for cast doubt cast doubt on (someone or something) consider References in periodicals archive "I once trailed a buck for a full day and a half through rugged terrain before I was able to shoot him in his bed." Happy trails: four experts give their secrets to tracking big bucks in the snow Above all, don't take your eyes off your chosen buck for very long. Take the "stareway": for mule deer bucks of the prairies and badlands, the slow approach can lead to a fast recovery That s easier said than done in many areas, but once you've gotten one good look you will never again mistake a young buck for a grownup. Age barely matters: you're wrong if you think the oldest bucks grow the biggest antlers. (Deer Zone) I saw this buck for the first time of the season on November sixth. Desperate bucks: as the rut winds down, bruiser whitetails make rare appearances I hunted a buck for the last two seasons and in roughly 80 days of hunting him, I saw him just five times. A buck's two mistakes: ... or, why you should be hunting whitetails on the best four days of the season Brenda had also drawn a tag for this area, so the pair had been scouting for a good buck for her. WYOMING PRONGHORN ODYSSEY In 2010, for example, I hunted a buck for 50 days and never saw him. Unkillable Bucks Hunters had been getting trail camera photos of the buck for at least five years. Pennsylvania bookends: Northern Pennsylvania isn't known for an abundance of record whitetails. But two giants shot there during the 2015 season offer proof the prospects are heading in the right direction Steve made the trek out the third weekend of October, and we covered ground in search of a buck for him. Redemption: if you don't keep trying, even after Things don't go your way, why bother at all? You will need to keep a leased buck for at least three weeks to one month to ensure that your goats have gotten bred. Breeding for the small daily goat herd "In my early days," he says, "I often told audiences that the average hunter sees a buck for three seconds--deer, buck, boom! Aging on hoof: trophy management centers around knowing a buck's age Caption: Field Editor Bill Winke hunted this buck for several years. RUT ROAMERS & Homebody Bucks Now, I should preface this with an important point: Matt hadn't taken a buck for two years prior to the 2014 The buck attractor: some people seem to be virtual Piped Pipers when it comes to trophy deer. Based on 2014, that might be said of this bowhunter!
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