bite on the bullet

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Definition of bite on the bullet in English English dictionary

bite the bullet
To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward
bite the bullet
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism
bite the bullet
endure pain or a hard situation with courage and perseverance (expression used before the days of anesthetics when soldiers held a bullet between their teeth to endure the pain of surgery)
bite on the bullet

    Hyphenation

    bite on the bul·let

    Turkish pronunciation

    bayt ôn dhi bûlıt

    Pronunciation

    /ˈbīt ˈôn ᴛʜē ˈbo͝olət/ /ˈbaɪt ˈɔːn ðiː ˈbʊlət/
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