determined
be bound and determined
To be very focused on completing a particular task or goal. My brother has been practicing all summer because he's bound and determined to make the basketball team this year. I am bound and determined to lose weight, so please don't bring any sweets into the house.
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bound and determined
Very focused and devoted to completing a particular task or goal. My brother has been practicing all summer because he's bound and determined to make the basketball team this year. I am bound and determined to lose weight, so please don't bring any sweets into the house.
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bound and determined to (do something)
Very focused and devoted to completing a particular task or goal. My brother has been practicing all summer because he's bound and determined to make the basketball team this year. I am bound and determined to lose weight, so please don't bring any sweets into the house.
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determine the root of the problem
To find or ascertain the cause of a particular problem or issue. The plumber has determined the root of the problem, and it doesn’t sound too costly to fix, thank goodness.
See also: determine, of, problem, root
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bound and determined
Cliché very determined; very committed or dedicated (to something). We were bound and determined to get there on time. I'm bound and determined that this won't happen again.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bound and determined to
Firmly resolved to, as in He was bound and determined to finish the assignment before taking on another. This phrase is a redundancy used for emphasis, as bound and determined here both mean "resolved to." Also see bound to.
See also: and, bound, determined
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
bound and deˈtermined
(American English) very determined to do something: I came here bound and determined to put the last 12 months behind me.See also: and, bound, determined
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
bound and determined
Firmly resolved, as in “She was bound and determined to pay off the mortgage this year.” This cliché is a redundancy, since both participles here mean “fixed” or “resolute,” but they serve for emphasis.
See also: and, bound, determined
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- be bound and determined
- bound and determined
- bound and determined to
- bound and determined to (do something)
- cheat at
- cheat at (something)
- able to do
- able to do it
- be duty bound
- be/feel duty/honour bound to do something