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Which idioms applies to a person who is dedicated to the completion of a project over a long period of time?

"nose to the grindstone"


What does keep your nose to the ground mean?

I suppose it could mean "keep your head down, " but it's more likely that it's a misrepresentation of one of the following idioms: "Keep your nose to the grindstone" means to work in earnest; hard and steadily. "Keep your ear to the ground" means to listen carefully, intently; stay informed. "Keep your nose clean" means to stay out of trouble. "Keep your feet on the ground" means to have a realistic understanding of your own ideas, actions, and decisions.


What does the expression nose to the grindstone mean?

This is a European millers' guild expression to remind the miller that he must maintain a flow a grain between the mill stones, which were traditionally set one above the other. Without any grain between them, the weight of the top stone would strike sparks on the bed stone, and the smell, know as "brimstone" was a warning, that if not heeded, would likely result in an explosion that would kill the miller. Thus, to keep your nose to the grindstone meant to pay close attention, not to work hard, but diligently, and had nothing to do with sharpening tools on the other type of grindstone.


What happened to the crowd after dr manette addressed the crowd at the grindstone?

the mob demanded that charles darnay be released


Are the subjects being compared or contrasted The great grindstone Earth had turned when Mr Lorry looked out again and the sun was red on the courtyard?

compared

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Where did the saying keep your nose to the grindstone and your shoulder to the wheel come from?

The saying "keep your nose to the grindstone and your shoulder to the wheel" originated from an old proverb, promoting hard work and diligence. It emphasizes focusing on one's tasks (nose to the grindstone) and putting in physical effort (shoulder to the wheel) to achieve success.


What means nose to the grindstone?

"Nose to the grindstone" means taking your responsibilities seriously; also working hard.


What an idiom for working hard?

The most common phrase is "nose to the grindstone," as in "He really has his nose to the grindstone this week."


Something you say that start with k?

Know which side your bread is buttered on. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Knock it out of the park. Keep it simple stupid. Keep your chin up.


Something to say starting with the letter K?

Know which side your bread is buttered on. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Knock it out of the park. Keep it simple stupid. Keep your chin up.


Where is the grindstone in dawnstar?

the grindstone is near windpeak inn to the right at the fenced in area where they keep the chickens. The grindstone should be near a table.


What is an excuse starting with K?

Know which side your bread is buttered on. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Knock it out of the park. Keep it simple stupid. Keep your chin up.


Working hard it is said to be keeping your nose close to the what?

It's "nose to the grindstone," forget the "close to" part.


What is something you could say to someone that starts with the letter k?

You could tell someone "Keep your nose to the grindstone." You could tell them the KISS principle saying "Keep it simple stupid."


What skill do you need for grindstone on the game Skyrim?

To better use the grindstone you need better smithing skills.


What are the release dates for La La's Full Court Life - 2011 Nose to the Grindstone 4-8?

La La's Full Court Life - 2011 Nose to the Grindstone 4-8 was released on: USA: September 2013


Put one's nose to the grindstone?

To work very hard, to knuckle down to something,