gnash

gnash (one's) teeth

To erupt or lash out in anger. The boss will definitely start gnashing his teeth once he hears about this printing mishap.

See also: gnash, teeth

gnashing of teeth

A very vocal display of anger, irritation, contempt, or complaint. After the initial gnashing of teeth, most people just came to accept the new policy. There was much gnashing of teeth over the decision to replace the show's star with another actor.

gnash one's teeth

Fig. to grind or bite noisily with one's teeth. Bill clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth in anger. The wolf gnashed its teeth and chased after the deer.

See also: gnash, teeth

gnashing of teeth

Fig. a show of anger or dismay. (Biblical: "weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.") After a little gnashing of teeth and a few threats, the boss calmed down and became almost reasonable.

gnash one's teeth

Express a strong emotion, usually rage, as in When Jonah found out he was not going to be promoted, he gnashed his teeth. This expression is actually redundant, since gnash means "to strike the teeth together." Edmund Spenser used it in The Faerie Queene (1590): "And both did gnash their teeth." [Late 1500s]

See also: gnash, teeth

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

gnashing of teeth

wailing and gnashing of teeth

People say that there is gnashing of teeth or wailing and gnashing of teeth when people become very worried or upset by something that has happened. In the City, the government's proposal is causing much gnashing of teeth. Despite the wailing and gnashing of teeth from Social Democratic left-wingers, this does look like a first step in the right direction. Note: You can also say weeping and gnashing of teeth. There was much weeping and gnashing of teeth when the Office for National Statistics counted a million fewer people than expected. Note: This expression is often used disapprovingly to show that you think people's reactions are too strong. Note: The phrases `weeping and gnashing of teeth' and `wailing and gnashing of teeth' both appear several times in the Bible in descriptions of the people who are sent to hell.

gnash your teeth

COMMON If someone gnashes their teeth, they show their anger or annoyance about something. If Blythe heard that piece on the radio, I bet he was gnashing his teeth. He naturally gnashes his teeth over the growing number of lawsuits that have made doing business in America increasingly expensive and difficult.

See also: gnash, teeth

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

gnash your teeth

feel or express anger or fury.

The gnashing of teeth, along with weeping or wailing, is used throughout the Bible to express a mixture of remorse and rage (for example, in Matthew 8:12: ‘But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth’).

1998 Times Prepare yourself for the usual wailing and gnashing of teeth after tomorrow's retail price index figures.

See also: gnash, teeth

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

gnash your ˈteeth

feel very angry and upset about something, especially because you cannot get what you want: He’ll be gnashing his teeth when he hears that we lost the contract.

The basic meaning of gnash your teeth is to bite or grind them together.

See also: gnash, teeth

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

gnash one's teeth, to

To express one’s anger or frustration. This term, dating from the late sixteenth century, is redundant, since to gnash means “to strike the teeth together.” Today the verb is practically always figurative (no one actually strikes the teeth together) and is never heard except in this cliché. The King James Bible of 1611 has it: “But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 8:12).

See also: gnash

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

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References in periodicals archive

Occasional grinding doesn't do much harm but if you are a muscle-bound bodybuilder you're likely to have strong cheek muscles and you could easily be exerting in excess of 100kg every time you gnash together.

If you're waking up with a headache, you might want to visit your dentist; Many of us haven't heard of bruxism, but up to one in four people may have the symptoms, says Alison Lowe

As all other Magpie supporters gnash and wail over the black pudding this morning I hope they can spare a thought for my predicament.

Magpie supporter with Villa fan son

Surrey YESTERDAY'S SOLUTIONS WEE THINKER ACROSS: 7 Chaotic 9 Nerve 10 Await 11 Narrate 12 Coo 13 Elongate 16 Pilgrims 17 Ion 19 Novella 21 Molar 22 Siren 23 Extends DOWN: 1 Scratch 2 Macaroni 3 Stet 4 Inert gas 5 Area 6 Newer 8 Consolidate 13 Eggplant 14 Trifling 15 Engross 18 Gnash 20 Vary 21Mete QUICKIE ACROSS: 1 Participant 8Wag 9 Era 11 Onetime 12 Towel 13 Red 14 Ski 15 Serpent 17 Egg 19 Ease 21 Also 23 Swan 25 Fuse 27 Tat 29 Orderly 31 Low 34 Sir 36 Twill 37 Lecture 38 Her 39Mow 40 Dehydration DOWN: 1 Pane 2 Aged 3 Triceps 4 Creepy 5 Put on 6 News 7 Trek 8Worse 10 Alice 16 Tea 18 Gas 20 Ant 22 Leo 24Wildcat 25 Filth 26 Cellar 28 Threw 30 Relay 32 Owed 33Wire 34 Sumo 35 Iron

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Then you try to worm your way back by turning up five minutes before the bailiffs cast me out in the darkness to wail and gnash my teeth.

WHY IS MY CASH SO FLASH?

This year, aging enfant terrible Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" lit up the specialty box office charts while drawing abundant plaudits, as well as a fair amount of gnashed teeth.

Golden anni for mother of all beach movies: Variety warned parents in 1963 of 'frightening' Frankie frolic

The shark raised its head out of the water and gnashed its teeth while I supplied it with three to five sharp whacks on the nose with my fly rod.

A valuable lesson learned

Now in perfect working order, the fearsome dragon breathes fire (with a red light bulb), gnashes its jaws, and menaces St.

Leaping Lizards

Since November 1992, they have gnashed their teeth that this creature of the sixties is ruling the country, and they will do almost anything to smear him.

The new Puritans

词组	gnash
释义	gnash gnash (one's) teeth To erupt or lash out in anger. The boss will definitely start gnashing his teeth once he hears about this printing mishap. See also: gnash, teeth gnashing of teeth A very vocal display of anger, irritation, contempt, or complaint. After the initial gnashing of teeth, most people just came to accept the new policy. There was much gnashing of teeth over the decision to replace the show's star with another actor. See also: gnash, of, teeth Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. gnash one's teeth Fig. to grind or bite noisily with one's teeth. Bill clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth in anger. The wolf gnashed its teeth and chased after the deer. See also: gnash, teeth gnashing of teeth Fig. a show of anger or dismay. (Biblical: "weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.") After a little gnashing of teeth and a few threats, the boss calmed down and became almost reasonable. See also: gnash, of, teeth McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. gnash one's teeth Express a strong emotion, usually rage, as in When Jonah found out he was not going to be promoted, he gnashed his teeth. This expression is actually redundant, since gnash means "to strike the teeth together." Edmund Spenser used it in The Faerie Queene (1590): "And both did gnash their teeth." [Late 1500s] See also: gnash, teeth The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. gnashing of teeth or wailing and gnashing of teeth People say that there is gnashing of teeth or wailing and gnashing of teeth when people become very worried or upset by something that has happened. In the City, the government's proposal is causing much gnashing of teeth. Despite the wailing and gnashing of teeth from Social Democratic left-wingers, this does look like a first step in the right direction. Note: You can also say weeping and gnashing of teeth. There was much weeping and gnashing of teeth when the Office for National Statistics counted a million fewer people than expected. Note: This expression is often used disapprovingly to show that you think people's reactions are too strong. Note: The phrases `weeping and gnashing of teeth' and `wailing and gnashing of teeth' both appear several times in the Bible in descriptions of the people who are sent to hell. See also: gnash, of, teeth gnash your teeth COMMON If someone gnashes their teeth, they show their anger or annoyance about something. If Blythe heard that piece on the radio, I bet he was gnashing his teeth. He naturally gnashes his teeth over the growing number of lawsuits that have made doing business in America increasingly expensive and difficult. See also: gnash, teeth Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. gnash your teeth feel or express anger or fury. The gnashing of teeth, along with weeping or wailing, is used throughout the Bible to express a mixture of remorse and rage (for example, in Matthew 8:12: ‘But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth’). 1998 Times Prepare yourself for the usual wailing and gnashing of teeth after tomorrow's retail price index figures. See also: gnash, teeth Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary gnash your ˈteeth feel very angry and upset about something, especially because you cannot get what you want: He’ll be gnashing his teeth when he hears that we lost the contract. The basic meaning of gnash your teeth is to bite or grind them together. See also: gnash, teeth Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary gnash one's teeth, to To express one’s anger or frustration. This term, dating from the late sixteenth century, is redundant, since to gnash means “to strike the teeth together.” Today the verb is practically always figurative (no one actually strikes the teeth together) and is never heard except in this cliché. The King James Bible of 1611 has it: “But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 8:12). See also: gnash The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: gnash (one's) teeth gnash one's teeth gnash teeth gnash your teeth hell's teeth grit one's teeth, to drop (one's) teeth drop one’s teeth drop teeth grit your teeth References in periodicals archive Occasional grinding doesn't do much harm but if you are a muscle-bound bodybuilder you're likely to have strong cheek muscles and you could easily be exerting in excess of 100kg every time you gnash together. If you're waking up with a headache, you might want to visit your dentist; Many of us haven't heard of bruxism, but up to one in four people may have the symptoms, says Alison Lowe As all other Magpie supporters gnash and wail over the black pudding this morning I hope they can spare a thought for my predicament. Magpie supporter with Villa fan son Surrey YESTERDAY'S SOLUTIONS WEE THINKER ACROSS: 7 Chaotic 9 Nerve 10 Await 11 Narrate 12 Coo 13 Elongate 16 Pilgrims 17 Ion 19 Novella 21 Molar 22 Siren 23 Extends DOWN: 1 Scratch 2 Macaroni 3 Stet 4 Inert gas 5 Area 6 Newer 8 Consolidate 13 Eggplant 14 Trifling 15 Engross 18 Gnash 20 Vary 21Mete QUICKIE ACROSS: 1 Participant 8Wag 9 Era 11 Onetime 12 Towel 13 Red 14 Ski 15 Serpent 17 Egg 19 Ease 21 Also 23 Swan 25 Fuse 27 Tat 29 Orderly 31 Low 34 Sir 36 Twill 37 Lecture 38 Her 39Mow 40 Dehydration DOWN: 1 Pane 2 Aged 3 Triceps 4 Creepy 5 Put on 6 News 7 Trek 8Worse 10 Alice 16 Tea 18 Gas 20 Ant 22 Leo 24Wildcat 25 Filth 26 Cellar 28 Threw 30 Relay 32 Owed 33Wire 34 Sumo 35 Iron PS200 Xword 8DA followed LAST [...] Then you try to worm your way back by turning up five minutes before the bailiffs cast me out in the darkness to wail and gnash my teeth. WHY IS MY CASH SO FLASH? This year, aging enfant terrible Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" lit up the specialty box office charts while drawing abundant plaudits, as well as a fair amount of gnashed teeth. Golden anni for mother of all beach movies: Variety warned parents in 1963 of 'frightening' Frankie frolic The shark raised its head out of the water and gnashed its teeth while I supplied it with three to five sharp whacks on the nose with my fly rod. A valuable lesson learned Now in perfect working order, the fearsome dragon breathes fire (with a red light bulb), gnashes its jaws, and menaces St. Leaping Lizards Since November 1992, they have gnashed their teeth that this creature of the sixties is ruling the country, and they will do almost anything to smear him. The new Puritans
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