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nose to the grindstone

Idiom Work

Meaning

to focus and work hard for a long time

Example Sentences

"He kept his nose to the grindstone and got promoted."

Related Expressions

get to the bottom of it

to find the real reason or cause of something

off the top of your head

to say something without deep thinking or preparation

leave aside

to postpone discussion of something

a party animal

someone who loves going to parties

kill time

to do something while waiting

write down

to record information on paper