grind (something) into (something)
grind (something) into (something)
1. To crush or pulverize something into something else. This machine will grind the wood into small chips that you can use outside.
2. To rub or push something into something. Everyone walking on this stain at the party really ground it into the carpet.
3. To put forth effort so that someone learns or remembers something. I stayed up all night, grinding these physics equations into my head.
See also: grind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
grind something into something
1. to pulverize something into powder, grit, particles, etc. The machine ground the rocks into gravel. The mill ground the grain into flour.
2. and grind something in to crush or rub something into something. People's feet ground the cigarette ashes into the carpet. Their feet ground in the ashes.
See also: grind
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
grind into
v.
1. To change the state of something to some other state by grinding: In this recipe you have to grind the rice into a fine powder.
2. To instill or teach something by persistent repetition: The instructor ground the lessons into their heads.
See also: grind
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand