idiom
bite the bullet
BYT thuh BOO-lit
baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
bitethebullet
Dictionary meaning
To endure something painful or difficult with courage.
Examples
- She bit the bullet and made the difficult phone call.
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