The phrase 'to keep your nose to the grindstone' means to work hard continuously and diligently. It refers to being dedicated to one's work without distraction.
La frase 'to keep your nose to the grindstone' significa trabajar duro de forma continua y diligente. Se refiere a la dedicación al trabajo sin distracciones.
| Idiom | to keep your nose to the grindstone |
|---|---|
| Definition | to keep working hard |
| Examples | - If you want to pass your exams. You'll just have to keep your nose to the grindstone. - The new boss is very strict. She certainly keeps everyone's nose to the grindstone. - At the very least, the pressure I feel has kept my nose to the grindstone for the last month. - It is highly demoralizing when a subordinate has to keep his nose to the grindstone while the boss just ambles around the office all day shooting the breeze. |
| Note | A grindstone is a stone used for sharpening knives. |
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