idiom
grit one's teeth
GRIT WUNZ TEETH
ɡrɪt wʌnz tiːθListen
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Syllable breakdown
gritone'steeth
Dictionary meaning
clench the jaw to endure a painful or unpleasant situation; summon determination to get through something difficult
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