KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE and ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES:

FROM SAMPATH’S DESK:

KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE and ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES:

  

KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE:

 

Meaning:-

 

To work hard and/or diligently on something – to work constantly and relentlessly and all the time to achieve something – to give full attention and concentration at one’s job without any concern about other things -

 

 

Example sentences:

 

I am so impressed by your grades, my son - you really kept YOUR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE this year and it paid off.

 

I have got to KEEP MY NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE if I am going to get this promotion.

 

Radha KEPT HER NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE in her studies while her friends were out enjoying themselves.

 

KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE on your job and do not be distracted till you achieve the desired results.

 

With the examinations approaching, it is time for the students to PUT THEIR NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE not only to pass  but also get good grades/marks.

 

I really have to PUT MY NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE if I want to get into a good college.

 

My boss appreciates little, even when I KEEP MY NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE for months and months without a break.

 

We all received a huge bonus for KEEPING OUR NOSES TO THE GRINDSTONE and exceeding our sales quota.

 

We just need to KEEP OUR NOSES TO THE GRINDSTONE for two more weeks of the project work and thereafter we will be somewhat free and comfortable with the summer break.

 

 

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES:

 

Meaning:

 

Try not to be too discouraged with your job (new) - to not let little annoyance bother you in order to survive - to change the way you do things so that you are not seriously affected by difficulties you experience - to adapt to setbacks, difficulties, or adversity so as to better manage or cope with their impact on one’s life - to absorb the force of a blow as in boxing - don’t allow difficulties or criticisms to affect you badly - to be able to deal with a series of difficult situations - to adjust to bad fortunes - to take a relaxed attitude towards life even amidst problems

 

Example sentences:

 

Being a lawyer is not easy, but I have learnt to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES.

 

Losing my job was really tough, but I have just been trying to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES until I get back on my feet.

 

Remember to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES during the debate - don’t get hung up on the mistakes that you make.

 

You have to learn to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES. Accept what is dealt to you.

 

He has impressed all sides by his ability to negotiate and willingness to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES.

 

He has had to learn how to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES and seek out the positive in every problem.

 

Strong industries were able to ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES during that unprecedented recession.

 

Be aware that the struggle itself can be exhilarating and enlightening; so, ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES and enjoy the fight.

 

Proverbs:

 

 சொல்வது யார்க்கும் எளிது, அரியவாம் சொல்லிய வண்ணம் செயல்.

Saying is easy, but doing is difficult.

 

 

தாழ்விலே பெருமையும் வாழ்விலே தாழ்மையும் வேண்டும்.

In adversity, manly bearing; in prosperity, humility.

(R.SAMPATH)

11/3/2022