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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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“I’ll bite the bullet again,” Gobert said after that game.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

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

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2023

"I'm not the kind of person who finds it easy to ask for help but I'd urge anyone to do it, don't shy away from it - bite the bullet," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Even if they slip on out owing you some money, you got to bite the bullet, give up some slack, and let them be on their way.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers