grit one's teeth

VERB

brace oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

set one's teeth steel oneself

Example Sentences

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Instead one may opt to grit one's teeth and bear the discomfort—for example, if a reward is at stake.

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023

There was nothing to do but grit one's teeth and take chances.

From Sweetapple Cove by Van Schaick, George