grind on

UK
/ɡraɪnd ɒn/
US
/ɡraɪnd ɑn/
grind onverb
ground on
Past Simple
ground on
Past Participle
grinding on
Gerund
UK
/ɡraɪnd ɒn/
US
/ɡraɪnd ɑn/
Translations
agacerSens figuré : importuner ou irriter de façon répétée.
His constant complaints began to grind on her nerves.
Ses plaintes constantes ont commencé à l'agacer.
The meeting seemed to grind on for hours without any resolution.
La réunion semblait s'éterniser pendant des heures sans qu'aucune solution ne soit trouvée.
Additional translations
taper sur les nerfsFamilier.
traîner en longueur
Definitions
To continue for a long time in a tedious or monotonous manner.
The meeting seemed to grind on for hours without any resolution.
To irritate or annoy someone persistently.
His constant complaints began to grind on her nerves.
Synonyms
carry on
drag on