Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb.
Bite the bullet
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To face up to trouble with fortitude.
Correct Idiom: Bite the bullet
Meaning: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and without complaining.
Example: She didn’t want to take the tough exam, but she decided to bite the bullet and give it her best shot.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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To be the first to attack someone → means to start a fight or argument.
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To buy something with no prior inspection → refers to buying a pig in a poke.
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To take the blame for something one didn't do → means to be a scapegoat.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.