Meaning of 'Take the bull by its horns'
What does the saying 'Take the bull by its horns' mean?
Idiom: Take the bull by its horns
Meaning:
Taking a bull by its horns would be the most direct but also the most dangerous way to try to compete with such an animal. When we use the phrase in everyday talk, we mean that the person we are talking about tackles their problems directly and is not worried about any risks involved.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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