Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears
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May 13, 2025 Discover the meaning behind the phrase 'grind someone's gears' and how it captures genuine annoyance. The hosts share their own humorous pet peeves, making for a relatable discussion on everyday irritations. Dive into examples and learn new vocabulary to express your frustrations even better. Whether it's traffic jams or loud chewing, there's plenty to chuckle about when it comes to what really grinds our gears!
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Examples of What "Grinds Gears"
- Georgie shares that cancelled trains without warning grind her gears because they disrupt her routine.
- Feifei gives a personal example of office noise from crunchy eating also grinding her gears.
How to Use "Grind Gears"
- Use "grind someone's gears" in present simple to express things that generally annoy you.
- Start sentences with "it grinds my gears when" or "that really grinds my gears" for habitual annoyances.
Everyday Annoyances Shared
- Feifei is annoyed by tourists blocking her way in the train station with suitcases when she's in a rush.
- Georgie is irritated when people leave dishwasher detergent outside instead of inside the dishwasher.