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grit one's teeth

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brace oneself
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Instead one may opt to grit one's teeth and bear the discomfort—for example, if a reward is at stake.

From Scientific American Jun. 16, 2023

There was nothing to do but grit one's teeth and take chances.

From Sweetapple Cove by George Van Schaick



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