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bite the bullet

to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation
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I hate going to the dentist, but I'll just have to bite the bullet

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Submitted on February 09, 2021

Additional definitions for 'bite the bullet':

bite the bulletTo accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.
bite the bulletTo endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
bite the bulletto force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation
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