bite the bullet
US /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/
UK /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/
1.
enfrentar a situação, engolir o sapo, aguentar firme
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.
Eu tive que enfrentar a situação e trabalhar horas extras para terminar o projeto a tempo.
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She decided to bite the bullet and apologize, even though she felt she was in the right.
Ela decidiu enfrentar a situação e pedir desculpas, mesmo sentindo que estava certa.