bite the bullet
US /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/
UK /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/
1.
to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation
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I had to bite the bullet and work extra hours to finish the project on time.
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She decided to bite the bullet and apologize, even though she felt she was in the right.