grind it out
grind it out
To continually work on a difficult task. I've been grinding it out, trying to figure out where this discrepancy in the budget came from.
See also: grind, out
grind out
1. To produce something by crushing or pulverizing, as through a machine. A noun or pronoun can be used between "grind" and "out." The workers in here are grinding out flour from grain.
2. To make, create, or produce something perfunctorily and unenthusiastically. A noun or pronoun can be used between "grind" and "out." How many of these stupid articles do I have to grind out before someone at the magazine takes my work seriously?
3. To work hard to do or accomplish something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "grind" and "out." With hard work and a focus on defense, we should be able to grind out a victory against this team. It took hours to grind out a compromise, but we're finally in agreement now.
See also: grind, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
grind it out
To make a persistent effort in doing something that is difficult; work at something persistently.
See also: grind, out
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- grind out
- grind away
- (it's) time to call it a day
- Time to call it a day
- Time to call it a night
- (it's) time to call it a night
- grind down
- grind up
- call it a day
- call it a day, to