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Meaning of grit one's teeth

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grit one's teeth

verb

Definitions

  1. To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, or frustration.

  2. To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

    Example: There's a storm coming, so I grit my teeth and start rowing with all my might.

    Synonyms:bite the bulletface up togrin and bear itsuck it up