had nose to grindstone

synonyms for had nose to grindstone

• cope
• seek
• strive
• tackle
• toil
• try
• assay
• attempt
• dig
• endeavor
• grind
• hassle
• hustle
• offer
• plug
• scratch
• slave
• strain
• sweat
• undertake
• bend over backwards
• break one's back
• break one's neck
• exert oneself
• give it one's best shot
• give the old college try
• go all out
• have one's nose to grindstone
• make every effort
• plug away
• take a crack
• take a stab
• take on
• try one's hardest
• work like a dog

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