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gnashing of teeth

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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: gnash, teeth

gnashing of teeth  (humorous)
angry complaining There was much gnashing of teeth over his omission from the England squad.
See also: gnash, teeth


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Instantly there was wailing and gnashing of teeth in the camp.
Nevertheless, he began to grow impatient with Coppenole's behavior, and suddenly turned towards him with so formidable a gnashing of teeth, that the Flemish giant recoiled, like a bull-dog before a cat.
They danced to the popular Revolution song, keeping a ferocious time that was like a gnashing of teeth in unison.
 
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