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Meaning of grind one's gears | Babel Free

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.

See also

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