bite the bullet

Example Sentences

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But how long consumers will bite the bullet is uncertain, especially since the surprisingly weak jobs data out last week raises uncertainty over how strong the U.S. economy really is, or how resilient consumers can continue to be.

From MarketWatch

"Sometimes you've just got to bite the bullet and play the guy if you think he's the best."

From BBC

"The emotion side is quite difficult, and then trying to manage that around work...do I bite the bullet and explain what's happening? Or keep having sick days and holidays?" she says.

From BBC

Although many importers are canceling orders or sending goods back to China before they’re unloaded, others are electing to bite the bullet and pay to bring their orders ashore because they don’t want to strain their hard-won relationships with huge national retailers by not giving them the goods they promised or trying to raise their wholesale prices, Reume said.

From Los Angeles Times

“But with a strong enough discount, people may bite the bullet and get one.”

From Los Angeles Times