Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grist-for-the-mill
idiom
/ɡrɪst fɔːr ðə mɪl/
Definition
Something that can be used to one’s advantage or that can serve a purpose, often in a context where it’s not expected.
Examples
- The journalist found the politician’s scandal to be grist-for-the-mill for his article.
- All the varying viewpoints expressed in the debate were grist-for-the-mill for the researchers.
Meaning
The phrase refers to material or information that can be utilized for a particular process or benefit, especially in a way that may initially seem trivial.
Synonyms
- useful information
- beneficial material
- advantageous input
