Grindstone in spanish

Piedra de amolar

pronunciation: piedɹ̩ɑdeɑmoʊlɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
In gestures

grindstone = piedra de molino, piedra de moler, muela. 

Example: Grindstones were made of imported lava or basalt and were relatively expensive.

more:

» back to the grindstone = vuelta a la rutina, vuelta al tajo.

Example: School starting again and it's back to the grindstone for me -- I'm really excited about the classes I'm taking this semester.

» have + Posesivo + nose to the grindstone = trabajar a destajo, currar a destajo, trabajar sin parar, trabajar sin descanso.

Example: On the other hand, I have to tell some librarians, 'Let's get on the ball and do something else besides have our noses to the grindstone, and think of more fundamental aspects of librarianship'.

» keep + Posesivo + nose to the grindstone = trabajar a destajo, currar a destajo, trabajar sin parar, trabajar sin descanso.

Example: She keeps her nose to the grindstone and focuses on bettering herself both academically and personally.
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