The Grindstone

Consistent hard work

man we gotta hit the grindstone

The Grindstone by - dashmastaflash December 16, 2023

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.

Nose to the Grindstone by prettyreign January 6, 2011

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.

put nose to the grindstone by wheelprick May 21, 2016

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.

nose on the grindstone by Crashlandon July 10, 2017