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

Belt man

A man who would use a belt as an accessory for rough sex.

I had rough sex yesterday, it was with that belt man, Brody.

by MarioSpinsters69 April 16, 2025

River Belt

The type of belt that Jon R would make up stories about when asked.

No no no, you guys have it all wrong. The name originated during a choir practice (probably somewhere in SDC or maybe ELC…definitely not in Texas or Arizona) when a PA, after a couple too many celebration beers, slurred the words “Ranger Belt” and ever since, it’s been called a River Belt. You can Google it.

by Owen Crash November 16, 2021

taco belt

A taco belt is when you eat so much taco bell that you end up shitting your pants. At that point, it forms around your waste like a belt. Which is why its known as a "taco belt".

"Daniel ate so much Taco Bell that he might end up with a taco belt later."

by Evan Gutsieras October 9, 2020

Belt to ass

The term used in a sports game meaning a winning team beating the shit out of a losing team

When the Ravens had belt to ass to the Steelers in the playoffs

by monkeyman28 January 27, 2025

kipara belt

A hand crafted belt made by Kyree that has sentimental value

Kipara Belt- a belt consisting of a buckle from a book bag, and cord, it is to be worn for personal reasons

by PFC.Jackson April 1, 2017

Belt-Necker

Someone, who believes humans are too incompetent to live without rules and believes that the more rules and laws there are in society the better things will be. Tend to be hypocritical and argue everything from an “empathetic” point of view. The name belt necker is there because it’s like they’re strangling someone with a belt with their controlling behavior.

“That belt-necker called the cops on his neighbor for not having their dog on a leash for the “benefit of the dogs and others “safety.”

by HUhGoa April 29, 2021