grit one’s teeth
Meaning: to act bravely and courageously in a challenging situation.
Example: Tom gritted his teeth, overcame his fear of heights, and climbed the ladder. Read more ➺
Idioms beginning with G
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greenhorn
Meaning: a new or inexperienced person.
Example: My dad is a greenhorn when it comes to computers. Read more ➺
grist to the mill
Meaning: something that gives a useful advantage.
Example: The recent market research data is grist to the mill for our marketing team, helping them tailor their strategies effectively. Read more ➺
good faith
Meaning: acting honestly, with pure motives, and without deceiving others.
Example: The contract was negotiated and signed in good faith by both parties. Read more ➺
go round in circles
Meaning: to waste energy and time engaging in aimless, trivial, or futile activities.
Example: I attempted to draft an outline for my thesis. However, my ideas were so mixed up in a confused way that I kept going around in circles. Read more ➺
goody two shoes
Meaning: too virtuous.
Example: She's not a goody-two-shoes, but she's a good woman. Read more ➺
good account of
Meaning: performed well, even if one was not completely successful.
Example: The team played excellently and gave a good account of itself. Read more ➺
wrap one’s head around
Meaning: to understand and appreciate.
Example: It can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly happened. Read more ➺
Great Scott
Meaning: "Great Scott!" is an interjection of surprise, wonder, or consternation.
Example: She took one look at the screen before crying out "Great Scott!" in celebration. Read more ➺
get out of dodge
Meaning: to leave.
Example: When I saw the big dog stalking toward me, growling and slobbering, I knew it was time to get out of dodge. Read more ➺
