Grind out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /ˈaʊt
GRYND-owt
ɡɹˈaɪnd/ /ˈaʊt
grynd-OWT
Definition
To produce or complete something with difficulty, effort, or persistence, especially when the task is not enjoyable or creative.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; often used for routine, repetitive, or boring tasks done with effort. Commonly appears with work, reports, or wins in sports. Implies little enjoyment or creativity, just persistence.
Spanish: sacar adelante (con esfuerzo) - producir con esfuerzoPortuguese (BR): produzir com esforço - fazer com dificuldadePortuguese (PT): produzir com esforço - fazer com dificuldadeChinese (Simplified): 艰难完成 - 勉强做出Chinese (Traditional): 艱難完成 - 勉強做出Hindi: मुश्किल से पूरा करना - भारी मेहनत से करनाArabic: إنجاز بشق الأنفس - إتمام بصعوبةBengali: কষ্ট করে শেষ করা - পরিশ্রম করে করাRussian: едва закончить - с трудом выполнитьJapanese: いやいややり遂げる - 苦労して終わらせるVietnamese: cố gắng hoàn thành - làm ra bằng nỗ lựcKorean: 억지로 해내다 - 힘들게 끝내다Turkish: zorla tamamlamak - dişini sıkarak bitirmekUrdu: مشکل سے مکمل کرنا - محنت سے کرناIndonesian: menyelesaikan dengan susah payah - mengerjakan dengan usaha keras
Example Sentences
I have to grind out one more report before I can leave.
basic
They managed to grind out a victory despite playing badly.
basic
She had to grind out her homework last night.
basic
Sometimes you just have to grind out a tough day at work.
natural
He doesn't enjoy writing, but he can grind out articles fast when needed.
natural
It took me hours to grind out that boring assignment.
natural