grist

Related to grist: Grist mill

all is grist that comes to the mill

proverb All that one experiences, encounters, or obtains in life can be put to good use. Said especially of things that initially seem undesirable or harmful. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. In any case, at least they're writing about me again. All is grist that comes to the mill, eh?"

grist for (one's) mill

Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist for my mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!"

See also: grist, mill

grist for the mill

Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist for the mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!"

See also: grist, mill

grist to (one's) mill

Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist to my mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!"

See also: grist, mill

grist to the mill

A useful resource in a particular situation. If my detractors hear about this blunder, it will just be grist to the mill.

See also: grist, mill

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

grist for the mill

and grist for someone's mill; grist to the mill

Fig. something useful or needed. Bob bases the novels he writes on his own experience, so everything that happens to him is grist for the mill. Ever since I started making patchwork quilts, every scrap of cloth I find is grist for the mill.

See also: grist, mill

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

grist for the mill

Something that can be used to advantage, as in These seemingly useless data will be grist for the mill when he lodges a complaint. This expression alludes to grist, the amount of grain that can be ground at one time. [Late 1500s]

See also: grist, mill

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

grist for the mill

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

grist to the mill

BRITISH

COMMON If something is grist for the mill or grist to the mill, you can use it in a particular situation to help you to do something. Celebrity gossip is, of course, grist for the mill as far as the tabloids are concerned. You are, of course, much better at writing songs when you are completely miserable — it gives you so much more grist for the mill. Note: `Grist' was grain that was brought to a windmill or watermill to be ground. Millers needed regular supplies of grain to keep their businesses in operation.

See also: grist, mill

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

grist to the mill

experience, material, or knowledge which can be turned to good use.

Grist in the sense of ‘corn that is to be ground’ is now used only in this phrase and in the proverb all is grist that comes to the mill . The word is related to Old Saxon gristgrimmo meaning ‘gnashing of teeth’.

See also: grist, mill

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

grist for/to somebody’s ˈmill

(of an experience, a piece of information, etc.) useful to somebody: As a novelist, I feel that any experience, good or bad, is grist to my mill.

Grist is corn that is is ready to be crushed in a mill in order to make flour.

See also: grist, mill

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

grist for

(one's)/the mill

Something that can be used to advantage.

grist for the mill, that's

That’s something useful, of which advantage can be taken. This metaphor refers to grist, the amount of grain to be ground at one time. It has been used figuratively since the sixteenth century. Arthur Golding, translator of Calvin’s theological writings, wrote, “There is no lykelihoode that those thinges will bring gryst to the mill” (1583). It was surely a cliché by the time Dickens wrote, “Meantime the fools bring grist to my mill, so let them live out their day” (Nicholas Nickleby, 1838).

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释义	grist Related to grist: Grist mill all is grist that comes to the mill proverb All that one experiences, encounters, or obtains in life can be put to good use. Said especially of things that initially seem undesirable or harmful. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. In any case, at least they're writing about me again. All is grist that comes to the mill, eh?" See also: all, come, grist, mill, that grist for (one's) mill Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist for my mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!" See also: grist, mill grist for the mill Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist for the mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!" See also: grist, mill grist to (one's) mill Something that initially seems bad or negative but is ultimately used in a positive way by someone. A: "The tabloids found out that you've been in rehab. How do you plan on handling it?" B: "It's just grist to my mill—I'm a changed man now, and that's what I'll tell the media. At least they're writing about me again!" See also: grist, mill grist to the mill A useful resource in a particular situation. If my detractors hear about this blunder, it will just be grist to the mill. See also: grist, mill Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. grist for the mill and grist for someone's mill; grist to the mill Fig. something useful or needed. Bob bases the novels he writes on his own experience, so everything that happens to him is grist for the mill. Ever since I started making patchwork quilts, every scrap of cloth I find is grist for the mill. See also: grist, mill McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. grist for the mill Something that can be used to advantage, as in These seemingly useless data will be grist for the mill when he lodges a complaint. This expression alludes to grist, the amount of grain that can be ground at one time. [Late 1500s] See also: grist, mill The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. grist for the mill BRITISH, AMERICAN or grist to the mill BRITISH COMMON If something is grist for the mill or grist to the mill, you can use it in a particular situation to help you to do something. Celebrity gossip is, of course, grist for the mill as far as the tabloids are concerned. You are, of course, much better at writing songs when you are completely miserable — it gives you so much more grist for the mill. Note: `Grist' was grain that was brought to a windmill or watermill to be ground. Millers needed regular supplies of grain to keep their businesses in operation. See also: grist, mill Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. grist to the mill experience, material, or knowledge which can be turned to good use. Grist in the sense of ‘corn that is to be ground’ is now used only in this phrase and in the proverb all is grist that comes to the mill . The word is related to Old Saxon gristgrimmo meaning ‘gnashing of teeth’. See also: grist, mill Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary grist for/to somebody’s ˈmill (of an experience, a piece of information, etc.) useful to somebody: As a novelist, I feel that any experience, good or bad, is grist to my mill. Grist is corn that is is ready to be crushed in a mill in order to make flour. See also: grist, mill Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary grist for *(one's)/the* mill** Something that can be used to advantage. See also: grist American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. grist for the mill, that's That’s something useful, of which advantage can be taken. This metaphor refers to grist, the amount of grain to be ground at one time. It has been used figuratively since the sixteenth century. Arthur Golding, translator of Calvin’s theological writings, wrote, “There is no lykelihoode that those thinges will bring gryst to the mill” (1583). It was surely a cliché by the time Dickens wrote, “Meantime the fools bring grist to my mill, so let them live out their day” (Nicholas Nickleby, 1838). See also: grist The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: desperate times call for desperate measures desperate times require desperate measures drastic drastic times call for drastic measures drastic times require drastic measures require teach a man to fish village it takes a village actions speak louder than words References in periodicals archive Mr Grist needed emergency surgery and his injuries included a displaced fracture to his leg, a deep laceration down to the bone of his thigh, a fractured pelvis, ruptured spleen and severe bruising to his body. Jail for driver who left pedestrian for dead after smash "Through it we have created a peaceful school," said Mr Grist. "We believe it has helped the children to have resilience to overcome obstacles and challenges." School's battled back from brink Quinton Motor Club will host the event with Nicky Grist Motorsports sponsoring the rally and Grist being an active part of the organising team this year, including giving a special briefing session to competing crews on the Friday night. Battle heats up for Gold Star honours; RALLYING Bala keeper Terry McCormick looked to have the Grist's free-kick covered only for the ball to deflect off defender John Irving and fly into the net. Llanelli aim for Europa after Bala Town defeat Since then, Grist and her family have funded their own investigation into Needham's disappearance, visiting the island dozens of times. Tom Cruise helping search boy kidnapped decades ago Factoring in the energy used to recharge the battery, the Grist article estimates that your iPod, over the course of its life, is responsible for two hundred times its weight in greenhouse gas emissions. Music that pollutes Cabaret cool meets ethereal pop, then gets completely subjugated by the wittiest lyrics to recent memory--welcome to Hilary Grist and her new CD, Imaginings. Hilary Grist: Imaginings Grist (senior orthodontic nurse, Worthing Hospital) introduces the tools and procedures for assisting an orthodontist chairside, and outlines what to prepare so that treatment can be undertaken as efficiently as possible. Basic guide to orthodontic dental nursing Joining Cetera and reporting to Brown is industry veteran Barnaby Grist, who became executive VP, wealth management, February 10. Lightyear completes buy of three ING B/Ds Grist's experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. My Last War Her devastated mother Carol Grist said: "She lived her life for her kids. FIVE ORPHANED AS MOTHER DIES WITH BABY NO6 is an eco-friendly, 100% biodegradable odor eliminator developed by Nelson Grist. It has been available nationwide at home shows and online since August 2008. What Odor?--the flagship product of for The Earth Corp.--has been scheduled to appear on Pitchmen With headlines from Grist.org, an online source for environmental news, opinion and advice, Hot Dish engages Facebook users to share news about climate change, build community around environmental issues, and demonstrate to peers how everyday decisions can make a difference. New Facebook App Aimed at Building Climate Change Activism British rally champions Guy Wilks and Phil Pugh, plus Nicky Grist, Howard Davies, Colin Clark and Julian Porter will all be onstage at the Stockton venue on Thursday, November 27 (8pm start). Rally round-up The third chapter is by Matthew Grist. It argues, with impressive clarity, as follows. Iain Macdonald and Krzysztof Ziarek, eds.: Adorno and Heidegger: Philosophical Questions
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