grit one's teeth

idiom

1
: to press or rub the teeth together
He gritted his teeth in anger/pain.
2
: to show courage and determination when dealing with problems or challenges
Starting your own business can be very tough, but you just have to grit your teeth and keep working at it.

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“Grit one's teeth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grit%20one%27s%20teeth. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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