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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belt eater

A kid whom gets beat with a belt often

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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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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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