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grit one's teeth

verb

Definitions

  1. To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or…

    To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or self-assurance.

    • [Shield Knight] LOOKED WITH DREAD THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ENCHANTRESS. SHE WAS TRAPPED AGAIN! SHIELD KNIGHT GRIT HER TEETH. SHOVEL KNIGHT WOULDN'T GIVE UP, AND NEITHER WOULD SHE.

  2. To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

    • There's a storm coming, so I grit my teeth and start rowing with all my might.

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