Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
After procrastinating for weeks, I finally had to bite the bullet and ask my boss for a raise.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination
In the context of the sentence provided, it means the person finally gathered the courage or resolve to do something (ask for a raise) that they had been avoiding or procrastinating on.
Bite the bullet is an idiom that refers to facing a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely and resolutely, even though it may be uncomfortable or daunting.