To keep one's nose to the grindstone
- To keep one's nose to the grindstone
- Grindstone Grind"stone`, n.
A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or
sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects.
[1913 Webster]
{To hold one's nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one's nose
to the grindstone}, to oppress one; to keep one in a
condition of servitude.
{To put one's nose to the grindstone}
(a) to oppress one; to cause one to work hard and steadily.
(b) to set oneself to a long and arduous task.
{To keep one's nose to the grindstone} to continue at a long
and arduous task; to apply oneself steadily to one's
duties.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
They might be ashamed, for lack of courage, to
suffer the Laced[ae]monians to hold their noses to
the grindstone. --Sir T.
North.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
2000.
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keep one's nose to the grindstone — or[have one s nose to the grindstone] or[hold one s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.}, {informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring or tiresome work. * /Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves as much as possible to start… … Dictionary of American idioms
keep one's nose to the grindstone — or[have one s nose to the grindstone] or[hold one s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.}, {informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring or tiresome work. * /Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves as much as possible to start… … Dictionary of American idioms
keep\ one's\ nose\ to\ the\ grindstone — • keep one s nose to the grindstone • have one s nose to the grindstone • hold one s nose to the grindstone v. phr. informal To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring or tiresome work. Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves as… … Словарь американских идиом
keep one's nose to the grindstone — ► keep one s nose to the grindstone work hard and continuously. Main Entry: ↑grindstone … English terms dictionary
keep one's nose to the grindstone — verb work doggedly or persistently She keeps plugging away at her dissertation • Syn: ↑plug away, ↑peg away, ↑slog, ↑keep one s shoulder to the wheel • Derivationally related forms: ↑slogger ( … Useful english dictionary
keep one's nose to the grindstone — work very hard He has been keeping his nose to the grindstone recently and I haven t had a chance to see him … Idioms and examples
To bring one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To hold one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To put one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
have\ one's\ nose\ to\ the\ grindstone — • keep one s nose to the grindstone • have one s nose to the grindstone • hold one s nose to the grindstone v. phr. informal To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring or tiresome work. Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves as… … Словарь американских идиом
