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ground down = frustrated?

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oristarA
 
Reply Thu 22 Apr, 2010 08:05 am

Context:

Vicky's father: 'She had a lot to give and was very determined. She was just ground down following one knock back after another.
'Young people need to be given more help to assist them in finding work'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267953/Job-seeker-Vicky-Harrison-commits-suicide-rejected-200-jobs.html#ixzz0lpzMEJq7
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DrewDad
 
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Reply Thu 22 Apr, 2010 08:27 am
@oristarA,
Ground down means that something was worn away due to unrelenting pressure.

In this case, her desire to work was gradually eroded due to constant setbacks.
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Reply Thu 22 Apr, 2010 08:34 am
@DrewDad,
Thanks.
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