Meaning of 'Grasp the nettle'
What does the saying 'Grasp the nettle' mean?
Idiom: Grasp the nettle
Meaning:
If you grasp the nettle, you deal bravely with a problem.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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