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nose on the grindstone

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To keep oneself strictly to working, and working hard.
Jim's father told him to keep his nose on the grindstone and out of trouble until he has paid off his court fees.
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on the grind • back on the grind • get on the grind • nose on the grindstone • on the rag • on the house • on the real • on the fence • on the fly • on the rocks