SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 10 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q13

What does the idiom ‘Bite the bullet’ mean?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Face a difficult situation with courage.

The idiom "bite the bullet" originates from the historical practice of having soldiers bite on a bullet during surgery to cope with pain.

It symbolizes the act of facing a difficult or painful situation bravely, without avoiding it.