The idiom "grist for the mill" originates from the practice of grinding grain in a mill. "Grist" refers to grain that is brought to a mill to be ground into flour. Historically, millers would grind this grain for local farmers and keep a portion as payment. The phrase implies that the grain, or "grist," is something that can be used to produce a beneficial outcome. Over time, it came to mean any experience, material, or information that can be used to one's advantage or that contributes to one's work or knowledge.

What is the origin of the idiom "grist for the mill" and when to use it?

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grist for {the|one's} mill

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Definition und Bedeutung von „grist for the / one's mill“ im Englischen

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