English

Verb

to bite the bullet ‎(third-person singular simple present bites the bullet, present participle biting the bullet, simple past and past participle bit the bullet)

1. (idiomatic) To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
2. (idiomatic) To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

Related terms

• grit one's teeth
• take one's licks

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