grindstone

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grindstone  /ˈɡraɪnd ˌstoʊn/ ? Meaning of "grindstone"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

Usage(s):

  1. She held his nose to the grindstone, but also lavished him with love.
  2. Has ably balanced the spectacle and the grindstone allowing the public to feel an intimacy with his life and family, while retaining a formal distance as he handles business.
  3. All the nose-to- the-grindstone maxims of Benjamin Franklin found eager Wasp readers.

Quotes

  1. "It's definitely a big team effort and all of us should be happy with the way things are going," said winger Colby Armstrong, who had an assist. "But we have to keep our nose to the grindstone and keep things going."
    on Mar 16, 2007 By: Colby Armstrong Source: USA Today

  2. "It puts your nose back to the grindstone, it shows you you're not invincible," coach Wade Phillips said Monday. "It's a different feeling for us, and we don't want to lose again."
    on Dec 17, 2007 By: Wade Phillips Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "Wins aren't definitely everything for a pitcher," Zito said. "I'm really happy the team has won the games I've started recently. For me, individually, things could be a lot better right now. I've just got to keep my nose to the grindstone."
    on Jun 8, 2008 By: Barry Zito Source: Sports Network

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