Bite the bullet
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Etymology


Possibly from the reported practice of soldiers biting a bullet to avoid crying out in pain, usually during a medical procedure or punishment. (While this is given frequently as an etymology, this source suggests that the term derives instead from the practice of biting open paper cartridges.)

Verb



  1. To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
  2. To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.
 
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