Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buck-the-system
idiomatic expression
/bʌk ðə ˈsɪstəm/
Definition
To resist or oppose established norms or authority.
Examples
- She decided to buck the system by starting her own business instead of following corporate rules.
- Many artists buck the system to express their views on society and politics.
- He has always been known to buck the system, refusing to conform to the expectations of his peers.
Meaning
To defy or go against traditional rules, structures, or expectations, often in a way that challenges the status quo.
Synonyms
- defy authority
- challenge the status quo
- rebel against norms
- oppose convention
