Break the ice Under the weather Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Piece of cake Let the cat out of the bag Bite the bullet Call it a day Cut corners Give someone the cold shoulder The best of both worlds Burning the midnight oil Beat around the bush Once in a blue moon Kill two birds with one stone Through thick and thin Get out of hand Miss the boat See eye to eye Keep your chin up
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Bite the bullet
This means to accept something difficult or unpleasant because it is unavoidable. It implies showing courage or determination in a tough situation.
Examples in context
I hate the dentist, but I just have to bite the bullet.
I hate the dentist, but I just have to bite the bullet.
She decided to bite the bullet and finish the report.
She decided to bite the bullet and finish the report.
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