grit

US /ɡrɪt/
UK /ɡrɪt/
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1.

grinta, coraggio, determinazione

courage and resolve; strength of character

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It takes real grit to overcome such challenges.
Ci vuole vera grinta per superare tali sfide.
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She showed remarkable grit in finishing the marathon despite her injury.
Ha mostrato una notevole grinta nel finire la maratona nonostante l'infortunio.
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couragebraveryfortituderesilienceperseverance
2.

ghiaia, sabbia, granello

loose particles of stone or sand

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The road was covered with loose grit after the storm.
La strada era coperta di ghiaia sciolta dopo la tempesta.
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He felt a piece of grit in his eye.
Sentì un granello di sabbia nell'occhio.
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gravelsanddustpebblesdebris
1.

stringere i denti, digrignare i denti

to clench (the teeth), especially in response to anger or pain

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He had to grit his teeth to hold back the scream.
Ha dovuto stringere i denti per trattenere l'urlo.
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She gritted her teeth and pushed through the pain.
Ha stretto i denti e ha superato il dolore.
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clenchgnashgrind
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grit your teeth