gnashing of teeth

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hello Alan, Mister Micawber, Beeesneees, Mordant, Esl_Expert and other native English speakers,

idioms.thefreedictionary.com/gnashing+of+teeth
gnashing of teeth
Fig. a show of anger or dismay. (Biblical: “weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.”)

  • After a little gnashing of teeth and a few threats, the boss calmed down and became almost reasonable.

Do you use this phrase without “weeping, wailing, and”?

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Yes, if I use it at all, I usually omit the weeping and the wailing.

3

Thank you, MM.