Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnash one's teeth
idiom
/næʃ wʌnz tiːθ/
Definition
To grind or clench your teeth together, often in anger or frustration.
Examples
- She gnashed her teeth in frustration when she missed the bus.
- He couldn’t help but gnash his teeth when he heard the unfair decision.
Meaning
The phrase describes a physical expression of anger or annoyance, where a person grinds their teeth together.
Synonyms
- grind one’s teeth
- clench one’s teeth
- fume
- seethe
