[Idiom] BITE THE BULLET. - Master Tough Situations: Strategies for Handling Life's Hardships

To endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.

Bite the bullet" implies dealing with something difficult or unpleasant that cannot be avoided. Originally, it referred to soldiers biting a bullet during surgery without anesthesia. Today, it signifies facing hardships head-on and enduring pain or difficulty with courage. This expression encourages resilience and fortitude, offering a way to embrace life's challenges, suggesting that sometimes, enduring pain is necessary for eventual relief or success.

Example Sentences

1. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and pay the fine.

   He reluctantly decides to pay the fine despite his unwillingness.

2. He bit the bullet and apologized to his team.

   He apologizes to his team despite finding it difficult.

3. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and do what's necessary, even if it's hard.

   He accepts that he must undertake a difficult action because it is necessary.