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bite the bullet

VERB
endure pain bravely
Synonyms
WEAK
be forced bow to fate cross the Rubicon face the music have no choice know no alternative leap into the breach pay the piper seize the opportunity stand up and take it suck it up swallow the pill take it take one's medicine take the rap

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes you've just got to bite the bullet and play the guy if you think he's the best."

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

“The only way to avoid this problem is not to have the lease in the first place and they should bite the bullet and get rid of it,” James added.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

I made the decision there that we’re going to bite the bullet and get an e-bike.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2023

Should I just bite the bullet and start using these platforms, even though I find it daunting, or should I stick to my principles?

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

I bite the bullet and rip off my shirt.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy