English Expression: Bite the bullet. This expression is said to have come from the 1800s when people may have literally bit down on a bullet during sugery to handle the pain in a war situation. Today we use it in a much different context, but the image of someone biting on a bullet can help you remember the expression more easily.
BITE THE BULLET
- to decide or accept to do something that you really do not want to do
- to face a difficult situation
- I bit the bullet and took the exam yesterday. Let’s see what happens.
- She might just have to bite the bullet and pay for the repairs eventhough it’s almost the same price as a new car.
- Have you considered just biting the bullet and showing up at her work to talk to her? She is your daughter.
Expression Sessions
Now that you have seen English Expression: Bite the bullet, take a look at our other Expression Session posts:
Expression Session: have a crack at it
Expression Session: be worth it
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