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bite the bullet (to) [exp]

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Meaning:
- If you have to accept something that you do not like you bite the bullet.
Examples:
- I didn’t want to accept for the job and my mother asked me to do so. I knew I really bit the bullet.
- This project is stressing me out, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and finish it tonight.
- I hate going to the doctor, but I know I need to get checked out. I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet.
- I don’t like conflict, but I’m going to have to bite the bullet and talk to her about the misunderstanding.
- We have to report the project’s results by tomorrow, and it’s going to be a late night. I guess we’ll just have to bite the bullet and finish it.
- I’ve been procrastinating about going to the gym, but I know I need to start getting fit. It’s time to bite the bullet and make it a regular habit.
- I don’t like confrontation, but I have to bite the bullet and talk to my colleague about the issue.
- This project is stressing me out, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and finish it tonight.
- I hate going to the doctor, but I know I need to get checked out. I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet.
- I don’t like conflict, but I’m going to have to bite the bullet and talk to her about the misunderstanding.
- I really don’t want to go to the dentist, but I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet and schedule an appointment.
- We’ve been putting off this project for weeks. It’s time to bite the bullet and get it done.
- I know the meeting will be uncomfortable, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and face the team.