Grind Away (Verb)
Meaning
Study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I must grind away at my calculus problems if I want to pass the exam with a good grade.
- She spent hours in the library, determined to grind away and learn all the concepts before the test.
- The day before the final exam, he locked himself in his room to grind away on his notes and textbook.
- Throughout the semester, the students had to grind away to keep up with the demanding coursework.
- She chose to grind away on her essays over the holidays rather than taking a break from her studies.