Definition of Keep one's nose to the grindstone

1. Verb. Work doggedly or persistently. "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation"

Exact synonyms: Keep One's Shoulder To The Wheel, Peg Away, Plug Away, Slog
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Slogger

Lexicographical Neighbors of Keep One's Nose To The Grindstone

keep going
keep guard
keep in
keep in line
keep mum
keep note
keep off
keep on
keep one's distance
keep one's eyes off
keep one's eyes open
keep one's eyes peeled
keep one's eyes skinned
keep one's hands off
keep one's mouth shut
keep one's nose to the grindstone
keep one's shoulder to the wheel
keep open
keep out
keep pace
keep quiet
keep step
keep tabs on
keep to oneself
keep up
keeshond
keeshonden
keeshonds
keester
keesters

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