(grit one's teeth)
1grit one's teeth — cvb idi grit one s teeth, to show tenseness, anger, or determination …
2grit one's teeth — clench one s teeth, especially when faced with something unpleasant. ↘resolve to do something difficult. → grit …
3grit one's teeth — verb a) To clench ones teeth together tightly because of pain or anger or frustration. Theres a storm coming, so I grit my teeth and start rowing with all my might. b) To face up to a difficult or disagreeable …
4grit — /grɪt / (say grit) noun 1. fine, stony, or hard particles such as are deposited like dust from the air or occur as impurities in food, etc. 2. Geology a sandstone composed of coarse angular grains and very small pebbles. 3. firmness of character; …
5grit — gritless, adj. gritter, n. /grit/, n., v., gritted, gritting. n. 1. abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc. 2. firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck: She has a… …
6grit — noun 1》 small loose particles of stone or sand. 2》 (also gritstone) a coarse sandstone. 3》 courage and determination. verb (grits, gritting, gritted) 1》 spread grit on (an icy road). 2》 move with or make a grating sound. Phrases grit one s teeth… …
7grit — [[t]grɪt[/t]] n. v. grit•ted, grit•ting 1) hard, abrasive particles, as of sand, stone, or gravel 2) firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck 3) pet a coarse grained siliceous rock, usu. with sharp, angular grains 4) the granular texture… …
8teeth — /tiθ / (say teeth) plural noun 1. plural of tooth. 2. the punitive sections of a legislation, ruling, etc., meant to ensure its enforcement: give a regulation teeth. –phrase 3. be fed (up) to the (back) teeth with, Colloquial to be heartily sick… …
9grit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English grete, from Old English grēot; akin to Old High German grioz sand Date: before 12th century 1. a. sand, gravel b. a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules 2.… …
10grit — ► NOUN 1) small loose particles of stone or sand. 2) (also gritstone) a coarse sandstone. 3) courage and resolve. ► VERB (gritted, gritting) 1) clench (the teeth), especially in order to keep one s resolve …
