Meaning of 歯を食いしばる in Japanese

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Definition of 歯を食いしばる

  1. (exp, v5r) to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper

    歯を食い縛る、喉元までせりあがった感情を強引に飲み込む。
    He grits his teeth and forces back his growing fear.

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