Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

keep-your-nose-to-the-grindstone

idiom

/kiːp jər noʊz tʊ ðə ˈɡrɪndstoʊn/

Definition

To continue working hard and diligently, often in a focused and persistent way, without allowing for distractions.

Examples

Despite the distractions around him, he decided to keep his nose to the grindstone to finish his project on time.
If you want to succeed in your studies, you need to keep your nose to the grindstone and study consistently.
She kept her nose to the grindstone, ignoring the noise around her, and completed the report ahead of schedule.

Meaning

This expression suggests the importance of maintaining steady effort and concentration on tasks, particularly in the context of work or responsibilities.