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take bull by the horns

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synonyms for take bull by the horns

  • come forward
  • enlist
  • sign up
  • step forward
  • suggest
  • advance
  • present
  • proffer
  • propose
  • tender
  • bring forward
  • chip in
  • do on one's own volition
  • go in
  • let oneself in for
  • offer services
  • put at one's disposal
  • put forward
  • speak up
  • stand up
  • submit oneself
  • take initiative
  • take the plunge
  • take upon oneself
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to take bull by the horns, such as: come forward, enlist, sign up, step forward, suggest, and advance.

antonyms for take bull by the horns

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  • take back
  • compel
  • force
  • obligate
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How to use take bull by the horns in a sentence

I take the Extream Bells, and set down the six Changes on them thus.
TINTINNALOGIA, OR, THE ART OF RINGINGRICHARD DUCKWORTH AND FABIAN STEDMAN
Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLS
All along the highways and by-paths of our literature we encounter much that pertains to this "queen of plants."
TOBACCO; ITS HISTORY, VARIETIES, CULTURE, MANUFACTURE AND COMMERCEE. R. BILLINGS.
The well-known "cock and bull" stories of small children are inspired by this love of strong effect.
CHILDREN'S WAYSJAMES SULLY
Wycliffe translates the Vulgate: “And it as a modir onourid schal meete hym, and as a womman fro virgynyte schal take him.”
SOLOMON AND SOLOMONIC LITERATUREMONCURE DANIEL CONWAY
But it was necessary to take Silan, which the rebels hastened to strengthen, closely followed up by the Spaniards.
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDSJOHN FOREMAN
And this summer it seemed to her that she never would be able to take proper care of her nestful of children.
THE TALE OF GRANDFATHER MOLEARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY
Where the dampness is excessive the fronds take on an unhealthy appearance, and mould may appear.
HOW TO KNOW THE FERNSS. LEONARD BASTIN
Tell Lady Maude the candid truth, and take shame and blame to yourself, as you deserve.
ELSTER'S FOLLYMRS. HENRY WOOD
He was positive he had seen some one enter the room, go to the chair, and take the money from his pockets.
THE HOMESTEADEROSCAR MICHEAUX
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OCTOBER 26, 1985
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