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Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom: "Bite the bullet"

  • 1
    Avoid a situation
  • 2
    Face a difficult situation bravely
  • 3
    Postpone something
  • 4
    Criticize someone
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Answer : 2. "Face a difficult situation bravely"
Explanation :

The idiom "Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is seen as unavoidable. It originates from the practice of having a patient bite on a bullet during surgery before the advent of effective painkillers. Therefore, the phrase signifies facing a challenging situation with courage and resilience.

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