Knuckle under
The phrase "knuckle under" means to submit or surrender to someone or something, usually reluctantly, and often due to pressure or authority. It implies giving in or yielding to someone's demands or expectations, thereby losing one's own position, control, or independence. It is often used to describe someone who succumbs to a dominant or powerful force or person.
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