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gnash one's teeth Fig. to grind or bite noisily with one's teeth. Bill clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth in anger. The wolf gnashed its teeth and chased after the deer. See also: teeth gnashing of teeth Fig. a show of anger or dismay. (Biblical: "weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.") After a little gnashing of teeth and a few threats, the boss calmed down and became almost reasonable. See also: teeth gnashing of teeth (humorous) angry complaining There was much gnashing of teeth over his omission from the England squad. See also: teeth gnash your teeth to show you are angry or annoyed about something bad that you cannot do anything to stop His advisers are gnashing their teeth in frustration because he refuses to attack his opponent on foreign policy issues. Usage notes: also used in the form gnashing of teeth: The first test-tube baby was born in 1978, to considerable gnashing of teeth. See also: teeth How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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