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KEEP ONE'S NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase keep one's nose to the grindstone. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase keep one's nose to the grindstone. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for KEEP ONE'S NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE

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slog
verb, nounv, n
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

keep one's shoulder to the wheel
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

peg away
verbv
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

plug away
verbv
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

• persist in working hard

Best Hypernyms For KEEP ONE'S NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for keep one's nose to the grindstone, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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work

Alternatives for SLOG

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