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bite the bullet

VERB
endure pain bravely
Synonyms
WEAK
be forced bow to fate cross the Rubicon face the music have no choice know no alternative leap into the breach pay the piper seize the opportunity stand up and take it suck it up swallow the pill take it take one's medicine take the rap

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

I made the decision there that we’re going to bite the bullet and get an e-bike.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2023

Should I just bite the bullet and start using these platforms, even though I find it daunting, or should I stick to my principles?

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

"You have to bite the bullet," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

Why didn't my mom bite the bullet and enter into a fake marriage to get us green cards faster?

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi