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Put one’s nose to the grindstone (7,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knuckle down

(Other definitions for knuckle down that I've seen before include "Apply oneself seriously" , "Use some application" , "Apply oneself to hard work" , "Joint not working" , "Begin serious work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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