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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Bite the bullet."

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Understand the origin or context of idioms to deduce their meanings accurately.
Updated On: Jul 29, 2025
  • To act impulsively
  • To face a difficult situation bravely
  • To avoid responsibility
  • To make a hasty decision
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

- Step 1: Recall the idiom: "Bite the bullet" means enduring something tough.
- Step 2: Evaluate: (1) Impulsive action (incorrect), (2) Facing difficulty bravely (correct), (3) Avoiding responsibility (opposite), (4) Hasty decision (incorrect).
- Step 3: Confirm: The idiom originates from enduring pain without complaint.
- Step 4: Eliminate options that don’t match the idiom’s meaning.
- Step 5: Option (2) is correct.
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