How do you use "On the grind" in a sentence?

Can't hang out this weekend — I'm on the grind. She's been on the grind since January and already lost thirty pounds. We're on the grind to hit our sales targets before the quarter ends.

On the grind

Q: What does "On the grind" mean?

Actively and persistently working hard toward a goal. Being 'on the grind' means you're currently in work mode — putting in effort, staying disciplined, and chasing your goals. It's a state of being, not just an action. People say it to signal they're busy and focused.

American Slang Term American ★★★★☆ Common informal

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Meaning: Actively and persistently working hard toward a goal.

正在积极且坚持不懈地为目标努力工作。

Estar trabajando activa y persistentemente hacia un objetivo.

目標に向かって積極的かつ粘り強く懸命に働いている状態。

목표를 향해 적극적이고 끈질기게 열심히 일하고 있는 상태.

Being 'on the grind' means you're currently in work mode — putting in effort, staying disciplined, and chasing your goals. It's a state of being, not just an action. People say it to signal they're busy and focused.

'On the grind'意味着你目前处于工作模式——在付出努力、保持自律、追逐目标。它描述的是一种状态，而不仅仅是一个动作。人们用它来表示自己正忙碌而专注。

Estar 'on the grind' significa que estás en modo trabajo: dedicando esfuerzo, manteniéndote disciplinado y persiguiendo tus objetivos. Es un estado, no solo una acción. La gente lo dice para señalar que están ocupados y concentrados.

「On the grind」は今まさに仕事モードにいること——努力を注ぎ、規律を保ち、目標を追いかけている状態。単なる行動ではなく、存在の仕方そのものを表す。忙しくて集中していることを示すために使われる。

'On the grind'는 현재 작업 모드에 있다는 것을 뜻한다 — 노력을 기울이고, 규율을 지키며, 목표를 추구하고 있는 상태. 단순한 행동이 아닌 존재의 상태이다. 바쁘고 집중하고 있다는 것을 알릴 때 사용한다.

Examples

Can't hang out this weekend — I'm on the grind.
这周末没法出去玩——我在拼命干活呢。
No puedo quedar este finde: estoy a tope currando.
今週末は遊べない——グラインド中なんだ。
이번 주말에 못 놀아 — 그라인드 중이야.
She's been on the grind since January and already lost thirty pounds.
她从一月份就开始拼了，已经减了三十磅。
Lleva a tope desde enero y ya ha perdido quince kilos.
彼女は1月からずっとグラインドし続けて、もう30ポンド痩せた。
그녀는 1월부터 쭉 그라인드해서 벌써 30파운드를 뺐어.
We're on the grind to hit our sales targets before the quarter ends.
我们在拼命努力，要在季度末之前完成销售目标。
Estamos a tope para alcanzar los objetivos de ventas antes de que acabe el trimestre.
四半期末までに売上目標を達成するためにグラインド中だ。
분기 끝나기 전에 매출 목표를 달성하려고 그라인드 중이야.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: work culture, fitness, motivation

Tone: focused, driven

✓ Do Say

I'm on the grind right now.
我现在正在拼呢。
Estoy a tope ahora mismo (I'm on the grind).
今グラインド中だよ。
지금 그라인드 중이야(I'm on the grind right now).
Stay on the grind.
保持干劲儿。
Sigue a tope (Stay on the grind).
グラインドし続けろ。
계속 그라인드해(Stay on the grind).

✗ Don't Say

Don't overuse — constantly saying you're 'on the grind' but not producing results loses credibility
不要滥用——总说自己'on the grind'但不出成果，会失去可信度。
No lo uses en exceso: decir constantemente que estás 'on the grind' sin producir resultados te quita credibilidad.
使いすぎに注意——常に「on the grind」と言いながら成果が出ていないと信頼を失う
남용하지 말 것 — 항상 '그라인드 중'이라고 하면서 결과가 없으면 신뢰를 잃음

Origin & History

Extension of 'grind' as a hustle/work metaphor. Became a common phrase in hip-hop and entrepreneurial culture in the 2000s-2010s.

Cultural Context

Era: 2000s onwards

Generation: Millennials, Gen Z

Social background: Universal