[Idiom] GRASP THE NETTLE. - Facing Challenges Head-On with Determination

face difficulty

'Grasp the nettle' is an idiom suggesting that one should confront a difficult situation with courage and resolve. This saying is rooted in the idea that the sting of a nettle plant can be avoided by grabbing it firmly – a light touch would cause more pain. Similarly, the idiom encourages tackling life's nettles or challenges decisively, rather than shying away and facing more prolonged discomfort.

Example Sentences

1. It's time to grasp the nettle and deal with the problem.

   It's time to face the problem head-on.

2. She grasped the nettle and confronted her colleague about the issue.

   She faced the difficult issue directly with her colleague.

3. He knew he had to grasp the nettle and make the difficult decision.

   He knew he needed to deal with the difficult decision directly.