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The Grindset 

"The Grindset" describes a certain mentality in which an individual goes out of their way to uphold the things that they believe in, regardless of how others feel about it. Many people on "The Grindset" are seen as highly controversial to their peers, for one reason or another.
Im not trying to go against you on purpose, im just on the grindset.
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Nose to the Grindstone

Apply yourself conscientiously to your work or to work extremely hard
Emily takes her bar exam next month, so she really has her nose to the grindstone.”

I've only got six weeks before my exams start so I'm trying to keep my nose to the grindstone.

put nose to the grindstone

Working hard for a long period of time.
Melvin couldn't get a date for the prom because he had to put nose to the grindstone on the shooting range to be selected in the military recruitments next year.

nose on the grindstone

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.

The Grindstone

man we gotta hit the grindstone

breatharian 

One whos diet consists of air, light, and prana, with a possible sip of water now and then.
The breatharian has air, light, and prana for food.
breatharian by leena gabor November 8, 2005
Word of the Day on June 3, 2026

A Booger In The Nose Of Progress 

Anything that impedes or otherwise interferes with a process going forward.
"Militarily, that inquest was a booger in the nose of progress."

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"As far as human rights are concerned, this political infighting is a booger in the nose of progress."
Word of the Day on June 2, 2026