Meaning of the word "grasp the nettle" in English
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grasp the nettle
US /ɡræsp ðə ˈnɛtəl/
UK /ɡræsp ðə ˈnɛtəl/
Idiom
1.
to deal bravely and firmly with a difficult problem or situation
Example:
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It's time to grasp the nettle and address the financial issues head-on.
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Rather than avoiding the difficult conversation, she decided to grasp the nettle.
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