How to Pronounce "grind away at"
expression
ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
GRYND-uh-WAY-at
ɡɹˈaɪnd/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
grynd-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To work very hard and steadily on something, especially something difficult or repetitive, often for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
ɡɹˈaɪnd/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRYND-uh-WAY-at
UK
grynd-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
She has to grind away at her homework every night.
He grinds away at his piano practice for hours.
We all have to grind away at boring tasks sometimes.
I've been grinding away at this project for weeks, but it's finally done.