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grind away

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grind something away
to remove something by grinding. Grind the bumps away and make the wall smooth. Please grind away the bumps.
See also: away, grind

grind away (at something)

to crush something into particles continually. The machine ground away at the rocks, making tons of gravel. It ground away, making a terrible noise in the process.
See also: away, grind


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I'm not going to grind away and grind away all my life like father and you've done.
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