incredible grit
- noun
- /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbəl ɡrɪt/
:
determinación increíble
- Despite the setbacks, her incredible grit inspired everyone around her.
Examples
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He faced every obstacle with incredible grit, never once giving up.
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Her incredible grit helped her overcome many obstacles.
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Winning the championship required incredible grit and relentless practice.
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He showed incredible grit during the tough competition.
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Her incredible grit allowed her to overcome every challenge she faced during her marathon training.
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The team's incredible grit during the championship game inspired everyone in the stadium.
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Despite numerous setbacks, his incredible grit helped him achieve his dream of starting a successful business.
Synonyms
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4.1
Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time
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5.3
Courage to keep going when things are hard
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6.0
Not giving up when things are hard
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7.7
The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations
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3.9
A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties
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4.5
A strong will to keep trying when things are hard
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5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
The ability to keep working without getting tired
A quality that makes someone brave and determined
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is transparently compositional: 'grit' denotes mental toughness and 'incredible' denotes something astonishing or remarkable, so the overall meaning 'remarkable determination and resilience' is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows a standard adjective + noun pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Incredible grit starts with grit, a word for tiny hard bits like sand or small stones. People used the image of those hard bits inside someone to show they keep going through problems, so incredible grit means 'great determination and toughness'.