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grind one's gears

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To annoy or irritate one.

informal

Examples

“It really grinds my gears when inconsiderate people litter.”
“Yes it has a clickbaity title, and yes, this show⟳ will grind⟳ the gears of thousands – but it should. It will open⟳ everyone’s eyes to the segregated world of dating[.]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

grind out grind the corn grind to a halt grind up grinde grinded

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