Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "Bite the bullet".
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct meaning of the idiom "Bite the bullet" is "Endure something painful”.
Meaning: To accept something difficult or unpleasant because it is unavoidable.
Origin: Historically, it is believed to have originated from wounded soldiers during surgery without anesthesia that would literally bite on a bullet to help endure the intense pain.
Example: I didn't want to tell my boss about the mistake, but I just had to bite the bullet and do it.