грызть гранит науки
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[gryzt' gra-NEET na-U-kee]
Translation / meaning:
to study diligently, to burn the midnight oil, to grind away at one’s books
Examples:
- Я на общественных началах горбачусь на универ, продолжая грызть гранит науки и сдавать все экзамены без посторонней помощи.I volunteer for the university, continuing to grind away the books of science and pass all the exams without outside help.
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