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Bite the bullet
Encouraging someone to deal with something unpleasant but necessary
Literal Meaning
To use one's teeth to grip or apply pressure to an object, especially solid or hard ones
Actual Meaning
To face a difficult situation bravely and get it over with
Examples in Context

Friend: 'I've been avoiding that conversation.' You: 'Time to bite the bullet.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1About courage facing difficulty
  • 2Historical reference to surgery
  • 3Implies getting through pain quickly
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
face the music
grin and bear it
take the plunge
get it over with
suck it up
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