Buck up and Fret

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Buck up verb - To become glad or hopeful.

Usage example: buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be

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Fret is an antonym for buck up.

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Buck up is an antonym for fret.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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