How to Pronounce "grit your teeth"
expression
ˈɡɹɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
GRIT yor TEETH
ɡɹˈɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
gr-IT yaw TEETH
Definition
To press your teeth together tightly, either because you are in pain, angry, or trying to deal with something difficult. Often used to talk about enduring a tough situation with determination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
British English
ɡɹˈɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRIT yor TEETH
UK
gr-IT yaw TEETH
Listen in Context
She had to grit her teeth during the painful injection.
Sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and finish the job.
He gritted his teeth and tried not to cry.
If you grit your teeth, you'll get through this tough time.