Meaning of the word "all is grist that comes to the mill" in English
What does "all is grist that comes to the mill" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
all is grist that comes to the mill
US /ɔːl ɪz ɡrɪst ðæt kʌmz tuː ðə mɪl/
UK /ɔːl ɪz ɡrɪst ðæt kʌmz tuː ðə mɪl/
Idiom
everything that happens or is experienced can be turned to one's advantage or used for a particular purpose
Example:
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She writes about her failed relationships; for a novelist, all is grist that comes to the mill.
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The politician used the scandal to gain sympathy, proving that all is grist that comes to the mill.