B1💬 Everyday Life
Stringere i denti
To grit one's teeth
Literal Translation
"To clench one's teeth"
What it means
To grit one's teeth / to push through
Example in context
"Mancano solo tre chilometri — stringi i denti!"
"Only three kilometres left — grit your teeth!"
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