Meaning of 'Bite the bullet'
What does the saying 'Bite the bullet' mean?
Idiom: Bite the bullet
Meaning:
If you have to bite the bullet, you have to accept or face something unpleasant because it cannot be avoided.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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