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Question : 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.

Option 1: To give up easily

Option 2: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination

Option 3: To be indecisive

Option 4: To take the easy way out


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination


Solution : The correct choice is the s econd option.

The phrase "bite the bullet" is an idiomatic expression that means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and fortitude.

It implies facing a challenging or unpleasant circumstance bravely, often when there is no other choice or when it's necessary to endure hardship to get through a tough situation.

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