buck for (something)
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.
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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.
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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.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
buck for something
in. to work ambitiously for something, such as a promotion. You can tell she’s bucking for promotion.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- buck for
- 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 for