meatgrinder

meatgrinder englanniksi

1. A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

''Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.''

2. An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.

3. (quote-web)

''The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.''

4. A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.

5. (quote-journal)

''Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.''