Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to gnash your teeth
idiom
/tə ɡnæʃ jʊr tiθ/
Definition
To grind or clench your teeth together, often indicating anger or frustration.
Examples
- When he heard the unfair decision, he began to gnash his teeth in frustration.
- She gnashed her teeth at the thought of losing the competition.
- The audience gnashed their teeth when the concert was abruptly canceled.
Meaning
This expression describes a physical reaction of extreme displeasure or rage, where one might literally grind their teeth together as a manifestation of their emotions.
Synonyms
- grind one’s teeth
- show anger
- express frustration
