How to Pronounce "nose to the grindstone"
expression
NOHZ tuh the GRYND-stohn
NOHZ tuh GRYND-stohn
Definition
This expression means to work very hard for a long time, often with focus and determination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaɪndˌstoʊn
British English
nˈəʊz/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaɪndstəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOHZ tuh the GRYND-stohn
UK
NOHZ tuh GRYND-stohn
Listen in Context
She has her nose to the grindstone studying for exams.
If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you will succeed.
Tom put his nose to the grindstone to finish the project.
I've had my nose to the grindstone all week getting this done.