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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

work around

to find a practical solution that avoids a problem

In the blink of an eye

Very quickly, almost instantaneously.

eye on the prize

to stay focused on achieving your goal

a brush with fame

a brief encounter or experience with a famous person

Don’t give up

Continue trying and don’t quit.

The more you know, the less you know

The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actu...