Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to grit your teeth
idiom
/tə ɡrɪt jʊər tiːθ/
Definition
To clench your teeth together, usually in a determined effort to endure something difficult or unpleasant.
Examples
- When the going gets tough, sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and get through it.
- She gritted her teeth while waiting for the dentist, trying to stay calm.
- He had to grit his teeth and finish the race, despite the pain in his legs.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to grit your teeth’ means to prepare yourself mentally to face a tough situation, showing resolve and determination despite discomfort.
Synonyms
- persevere
- endure
- grin and bear it
- brace yourself
