Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
daily grind
phrase
/ˈdeɪli ɡraɪnd/
Definition
The routine of daily work or activities, often implying a monotonous or repetitive nature.
Examples
- After working the daily grind for years, she decided to take a year off to travel.
- Many people feel trapped in the daily grind of 9 to 5 jobs.
- To escape the daily grind, he started a side business that he was passionate about.
Meaning
It refers to the regular, sometimes tedious tasks or responsibilities that one must deal with each day, particularly in a job or lifestyle context.
Synonyms
- routine
- drudgery
- monotony
- workday
