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Take the bull by the horns
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.
Synonyms
grab the bull by the horns
knuckle up
grit one's teeth
outface
take up the gauntlet
bite the bullet
grasp the nettle
take one's courage in both hands
face up
have the tiger by the tail
come to the scratch
bull
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