gritted tooth

Frequency: 8.02.5 per million words

often used in plural form 'gritted teeth', to show determination or anger

grittedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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tooth

Examples (10)

  • Through gritted teeth, he muttered a reluctant apology.
  • She finished the marathon with gritted teeth despite the injury.
  • "I am perfectly fine," he lied through gritted teeth.
  • They accepted the unfair terms with gritted teeth.
  • With gritted teeth, she lifted the heavy debris off the ground.
  • He forced a polite smile through gritted teeth at the rude customer.
  • The player continued playing with gritted teeth until the final whistle.
  • She sat through the boring lecture with gritted teeth.
  • "Get out of my house," he whispered through gritted teeth.
  • He managed to remain silent with gritted teeth to avoid a fight.