idiom
bite the bullet
BYT thuh BOOL-et
baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
bitethebullet
Dictionary meaning
To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
Examples
- He had been putting off the operation, but finally decided to bite the bullet.
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