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Meaning/Usage
: Going back to work after a break
Explanation
: "Back" is going back to something. Grinding something is hard work, so going back to the "grind" is going back to hard work.
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Ok everyone break time is over, get
back to the grind
.
"
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Back to the grind for me
. I'll catch you later.
"
"
Time to get
back to the grind
. I need to finish so I can leave on time.
"
A.
"
I really need to finish this project before my deadline.
"
B.
"
If that's the case, you'd better stop talking and get
back to the grind
.
"
A.
"
I agree, I need to finish it before I leave.
"
B.
"
Good luck.
"
Other Common Sentences
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I better get back to work.
"
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You'd better get back to what you were working on.
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