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to bite the bullet
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty
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What is the origin of the idiom "bite the bullet" and when to use it?
The idiom "bite the bullet" has its origins in the practice of medicine during the 19th century. Before modern anesthesia, soldiers and patients would bite on a bullet or a similar object to endure the pain during surgery or other medical procedures. Figuratively, the idiom is used to describe the act of facing a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination, even though it may be uncomfortable or painful.
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I know she's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job, but the sooner she bites the bullet and accepts it, the sooner she can move on.
He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
She knew she had to confront her fears and bite the bullet to speak in front of a large audience.
By the will of his wife, he bit the bullet.
