B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Stringere i denti
To grit one's teeth
Literal Translation
"To clench one's teeth"
What it means
To grit one's teeth. Encourages perseverance through hardship. Very common in motivational contexts, sport, and facing life's challenges.
Example in context
"Il periodo è duro ma dobbiamo stringere i denti e andare avanti."
"Times are tough but we need to grit our teeth and keep going."
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