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Bite the bullet

[baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt]

phrase

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. Mordre la balle
Examples

A: I hate going to the dentist. B: I know, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and get it over with.

Pronunciationbaɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt

How it is usedTo force oneself to do something unpleasant or to endure a painful situation.

Status: Verified