Grind on

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phrasal verb

To keep doing something in a determined, but often boring, way.

Despite the challenges, we ground on and finished the project by the deadline.
Visual representation of "grind on" - To keep doing something in a determined, but often boring, way

Often appears as...

  • grind on with work
  • grind on despite difficulty
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Endurance Impression

Suggests the effort continues despite being unexciting or difficult.

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She ground on with her studies every day, aiming to top the class.
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Progress Continuation

Emphasizes the idea of moving forward or making progress.

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Though progress was slow, the team ground on with the project.
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Not Instant

Indicates actions take time and aren't immediate.

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Writing a novel can take years, but she ground on, refusing to give up.
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