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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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elias belt

gay boy that likes john oz’s dick but also likes grace smiths armpits.
you like grace smiths armpits? wow you’re such an elias belt
by nicedicksucker6666 February 25, 2019
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a crout crouton with a gucci belt made in northern idaho
Leg's mother is currently under the brooklen bridge getting analy butt fucked by a crout crouton with a gucci belt from nothern idaho, ima need some backup real quick.
by Tornado_99 April 18, 2023
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Small belt buckle

by Luke ham ham September 5, 2016
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Giving belt

Absolutely slamming someone in a game or a sport so bad that it’s funny.
“After giving belt to my brother in brawlhalla, he cursed me out and then quit.”
by Brawlhallamaster July 25, 2025
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Black belt on enlargement

It's the art of enlarging your genitals with your own will. Takes years to practise and master it.
Gf: Wow your genitals weren't so big yesterday
Me: Hehehe, I have the Black Belt on Enlargement
by BlackBeltMaster December 8, 2020
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Crimson Belt

This is a sexual act involving a menstruating female having intercourse with a male. This act leaves behind a circular stamp on the male's member entitled a "crimson belt".

Ref: Chocolate belt
Dude! She totally gave me a crimson belt!
by Blueman0000 January 9, 2011
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