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To face an inevitable, grim, or painful situation with grim courage and resilience.
"He had to bite the bullet and admit that the project was over budget."
"Instead of worrying about the dentist, just bite the bullet and make the appointment."
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Multiple primary words begin with the consonant sound 'B', generating rhythmic oral cadence.
Originates from 19th-century battlefield field medicine before anesthesia, where wounded soldiers were given a soft lead bullet to bite down on during surgery.
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