Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined phrase in the given sentence.
Although he was nervous before the presentation, he managed to face the situation with courage and deliver a fantastic speech.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. bite the bullet
Idiom: Bite the bullet
Meaning: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
Example: Even though she was afraid of the surgery, she decided to bite the bullet and go through with it.
Meaning of the other options:
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Bite the tongue: To stop yourself from saying something.
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Bite the dust: To fail or to die.
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Bite the pain: Not a correct idiom in English.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.