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Definition

To undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility; bite the bullet.

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In Context

  • "Weibe, who fought the effects of allergy medicine and a winless streak since the Hardee's Golf Classic (1986), had to bite the biscuit and settle for second place."
  • "Sometimes owners need to bite the biscuit and call in professional help in order to solve a nasty canine behavioral problem."
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Also Said As

  • face up to