grind out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To produce in a laborious and formulaic manner.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
City have lapped up the plaudits this season for a series of handsome wins but manager Roberto Mancini has demanded that his side also learn to grind out results when they do not play well. He now has an example to point to.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grind out” mean?
To produce in a laborious and formulaic manner.
Is “grind out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.