grind
noun, verbInformal
A American English slang term. Browse all American slang.
What it means
Relentless hard work, especially toward a goal. 'Back on the grind.'
The daily grind: dull, repetitive work, which is the older and more sceptical sense.
The two senses pull in opposite directions — one celebrates the work, the other complains about it.
In use
Back on the grind Monday morning.
Tired of the daily grind.