Bite the bullet

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Meaning

  • To experience a painful experience.
  • To be brave and face a difficult situation.
  • Undergo an unpleasant encounter to get it over with.
  • Avoid showing pain in an unwanted situation.

Example Sentences

  • She bit the bullet when she realized there was no way out of this situation.
  • I'll bite the bullet without a complaint when I face my consequences.
  • She bit the bullet by running into the collapsing house to save her child.
  • A time might come when you have to bite the bullet yourself.

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