Meaning of the word "grist to the mill" in English
What does "grist to the mill" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grist to the mill
US /ɡrɪst tuː ðə mɪl/
UK /ɡrɪst tuː ðə mɪl/
Idiom
useful experience, material, or knowledge that can be used to one's advantage
Example:
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Every mistake he made was grist to the mill for his next novel.
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The scandal was just more grist to the mill for the tabloid newspapers.