Definition of keep one’s nose to the grindstone : to do hard, continuous work You’ll do well at school if you just keep your nose to the grindstone. Is nose to the grindstone a metaphor?
A grindstone is a revolving stone that hones or polishes, so we put our noses to the grindstone, figuratively speaking, when we work hard. And the albatross around our necks symbolizes a burden of distress that hinders action.
What does throw the book at them mean?
: to punish (someone) as severely as possible The judge threatened to throw the book at him if he committed another offense. What does back to the grindstone mean?
It means to return to work / to return to a tedious task. A related idiom is put your nose to the grindstone or simply nose to the grindstone! which means to intensely concentrate on one’s work especially where that work is boring or tedious.
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What does stuffed to the gills mean?
completely full informal. used in expressions to mean completely full: By the time the fourth course was served, I was stuffed to the gills.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
What does a grindstone mean in the Bible?
The grindstone is a reference to a millstone, symbolizing the Biblical punishment for harming a child. … The author uses this image to symbolize a punishment that lasts the narrator for years. His shame reflects the mistakes he made in pushing his brother too hard.
What is meant by thick skinned?
1 : having a thick skin : pachydermatous. 2a : callous, insensitive. b : impervious to criticism became thick-skinned about his own work.
What does just for kicks mean?
phrase. If you say that someone does something for kicks, you mean that they do it because they think it will be exciting. [informal]
What does the idiom Give me a break mean?
1 —used to tell someone to stop bothering you or treating you unfairly Aren’t you finished yet? Give me a break! I only started 10 minutes ago! 2 —used to say that you do not believe or are disgusted about what someone has said or done He says he went to Harvard. Give me a break!
What does the idiom pie in the sky mean?
What does head in the sand mean?
: unwilling to recognize or acknowledge a problem or situation the government’s usual head-in-the-sand response.
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