| 释义 |
Idiom buck the system to fight against the usual way of doing something.Tom spent much of his working life bucking the system, which explains why he didn't get many promotions.
idiombuck the systemto not be at all affected by society's rules and powerful organizations, and do the opposite of what they allow or approve of:When I became one of the first few women MPs, I was seen as a rebel who had bucked the system.As an abused husband it is very hard to fight for custody of your children and buck the entire court system and its traditions.
buck the systemTo rebel against, avoid, or break the rules, either those of life in general or of a specific structure or organization. Why are you trying to buck the system? Just wait in line like everyone else! You're expected to be at your desk by 8 AM, so quit bucking the system and showing up late! |