keep one nose grindstone
noun
Idioms 1.
a rotating solid stone wheel used for sharpening, shaping, etc.
2.
a millstone.
3.
keep/put one's nose to the grindstone, to work, study, or practice hard and steadily or to cause someone to do so: If I put my nose to the grindstone, I'll finish the job this week.
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grindstone (ˈɡraɪndˌstəʊn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a machine having a circular block of stone or composite abrasive rotated for sharpening tools or grinding metal |
| b. the stone used in this machine | |
| c. any stone used for sharpening; whetstone | |
| 2. | another name for millstone |
| 3. | keep one's nose to the grindstone, have one's nose to the grindstone to work hard and perseveringly |
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