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idiombe (all) grist to the mill BrEBrEbe (all) grist for the mill AmEused in order to say that an experience or problem can be used for your advantage in another situation, in an argument etc:Whether the council gives us a clear answer, or an evasive one, it is all grist to the mill.New border disputes are grist for the mill for a journalist who's trying to bring the region's problem to the world's attention.Note 'Grist' is a quantity of grain that is to be ground (=crushed into small pieces) at one time.
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