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knuckle up

verb

Definitions

  1. To clench one's fist(s) as though in preparation for a fight.

    • With a resolve to get his son away from these monsters, Isaac knuckled up and mean-mugged his opponent.
    • Tony stumbled a little and when he found his balance, he knuckled up and sent a jab toward Will's neck.

  2. To approach a problem aggressively.

  3. To strike or fight.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA