Bite the bullet

Meaning

To force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding. It is the decision to endure pain or discomfort for the sake of getting the job done.

Resolute, practical

Used in a sentence

• I hate going to the dentist, but I just have to bite the bullet and make the appointment.
• We have to bite the bullet and tell the client we missed the deadline.
• It was expensive, but I bit the bullet and bought the high-quality tires.