bite the bullet (to) [exp]

english idiom to bite the bullet
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Meaning:

  • If you have to accept something that you do not like you bite the bullet.

Examples:

  1. I didn’t want to accept for the job and my mother asked me to do so. I knew I really bit the bullet.
  2. This project is stressing me out, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and finish it tonight.
  3. I hate going to the doctor, but I know I need to get checked out. I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet.
  4. I don’t like conflict, but I’m going to have to bite the bullet and talk to her about the misunderstanding.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. I don’t like confrontation, but I have to bite the bullet and talk to my colleague about the issue.
  8. This project is stressing me out, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and finish it tonight.
  9. I hate going to the doctor, but I know I need to get checked out. I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet.
  10. I don’t like conflict, but I’m going to have to bite the bullet and talk to her about the misunderstanding.
  11. I really don’t want to go to the dentist, but I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet and schedule an appointment.
  12. We’ve been putting off this project for weeks. It’s time to bite the bullet and get it done.
  13. I know the meeting will be uncomfortable, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and face the team.
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