Meaning of keep one's nose to the grindstone in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   keep one's nose to the grindstone

   Definitions

   1. work doggedly or persistently

   Examples

   • « She keeps plugging away at her dissertation »

   Derived terms

   • plodder
   • slogger

Browse dictionary

• keep one's mouth shut
• keep one's hands off
• keep one's eyes skinned
• keep one's eyes peeled
• keep one's nose to the grindstone
• keep one's shoulder to the wheel
• keep open
• keep out
• keep pace