What does the phrasal verb “knuckle under” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “knuckle under“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To submit to someone else’s authority.
Other synonyms include:
– surrender
– capitulate
– give in
– admit defeat
Example(s)
He stood firm and did not knuckle under to political pressure.
They are not ready to negotiate, but we won’t knuckle under to their demands.
They were forced to knuckle under.
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