grit

[US]/ɡrɪt/
[UK]/ɡrɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. courage, determination; coarse sandstone.

Phrases & Collocations

show grit

grit and determination

grit chamber

steel grit

Example Sentences

I've got some grit in my shoe.

she had a bit of grit in her eye.

Parliament must grit its teeth and take action.

displayed grit and backbone in facing adversity.

I’ve got some〔a piece of〕 grit in my shoe.

he displayed the true grit of the navy pilot he used to be.

The grit beneath her soles grated harshly on the wooden deck.

When I was a boy, I was forced to have a cold shower every morning. I hated it but I just had to grit my teeth and do it.

Real-world Examples

Where are they gonna get their grit?

Source: Billions Season 1

And y'all that grit. I mean, it is incredible grit.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

They ask me a question, and I say " Oh, grits, grits" .

Source: Woody's Stand-up Comedy Highlights

You can't bite a bullet if you're gritting your teeth, Minister.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

So what's left? Well, if you have the grit for it, you can make your own regime.

Source: BBC Portable English Selected Past Issues

He gritted his teeth and knocked.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" I will if she does, " said Harry through gritted teeth.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

I closed my eyes and inhaled slowly through my nose, aware that I was gritting my teeth.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

With enough boldness and grit, Mr Hollande could now reform France.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" You're not bringing this car into this area, " he says through gritted teeth.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

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