nose to the grindstone
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This wry observation provides the background to Thomas’s work ethic — nose to the grindstone, stay focused, and do what needs to be done.
From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022
I just keep my nose to the grindstone and keep trying to do the best in everything that I do.
From Fox News • Oct. 30, 2021
“He kept his nose to the grindstone and led our caucus,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2021
Not to say we’re perfect or to say that I think it is easy, but I’ll just keep my nose to the grindstone and let the results speak for themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2021
No, now that he had arrived, he must keep his nose to the grindstone.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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