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When the going gets tough they buckle like a belt

When facing adversity, some individuals rise up to meet the challenge. This antonym of a more well known phrase describes much the opposite—a person who cannot handle pressure and crumples (buckles) in the face of hardship, frequently leading to their own failure.
"I would say 'when the going get tough, the tough get going', but even though she studied for weeks, when Anna went in for the final test, she totally blew it."

"I'm not surprised, it's Anna after all. When the going gets tough, she buckles like a belt."
("When the going gets tough they buckle like a belt used" when in a sentence may include pronounces, or a name instead.)
by AmraKamra May 6, 2023
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Conveyor Belt of Guilt

To pass one's guilt onto another person in order to alleviate your own guilt. Often done when one sees someone is indirectly at fault in someway for your own guilt.
John: I feel bad. I haven't been to my family reunion for almost three years now because I've always been down there visiting you.

Jane: Don't pass this down the conveyor belt of guilt.
by Rasengan2theface September 3, 2012
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walla walla belt buckle

When you dangle your balls Over your belt buckle and get an unsuspecting person to look at your new belt buckle
“Hey check out my Walla Walla belt buckle, u fag”
by bRih-otch September 20, 2020
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belt eater

A kid whom gets beat with a belt often
My dad wipped me last night

Jimmy your a belt eater
by Baconbutt04 May 31, 2016
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belt

A thing black moms use to beat they kids ass for acting up at school or doing something they aint supposed to
1. Shaniqua why i got a phone call you act up at that school now its time for a belt beating!
2. NOOOOOOOO

*sounds of belt and crying*
by d3vilxt4nn3r December 18, 2021
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belt

It is a accessory that men and boys wear around the Waist to keep trousers and shorts in place.
James felt proud as he put on his shiny black belt around his waist to keep his pants in place
Jacob moaned when he needs to wear a belt to keep his trousers up
Peter puts on his belt with his New Suit
by Joshy's definitions February 20, 2022
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Belt man

A dominant man into rough play using accessories for sex. For example, using a belt to choke his partner.
Brody left marks last night, that belt man knows his way around tools.
by MarioSpinsters69 April 19, 2025
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