Question

Identify the correct use of the idiom "bite the bullet":

• A. She bit the bullet and ignored the doctor’s advice.
• B. He bit the bullet and finally accepted the unpleasant assignment.
• C. They bit the bullet by throwing a lavish party.
• D. She bit the bullet before making a wish on her birthday.

Hint:

Idioms often describe metaphorical actions. “Bite the bullet” = face hardship bravely or accept a difficult reality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The idiom "bite the bullet" means to force oneself to do something unpleasant or to endure a painful situation with courage and determination. Let's review each option to find the correct usage:

1. "She bit the bullet and ignored the doctor’s advice.": Ignoring advice doesn't quite fit the meaning of enduring something unpleasant with determination.
2. "He bit the bullet and finally accepted the unpleasant assignment.": This fits the idiom as he is enduring or accepting something unpleasant, i.e., the assignment, bravely.
3. "They bit the bullet by throwing a lavish party.": Throwing a lavish party is generally not considered unpleasant or something that requires courage.
4. "She bit the bullet before making a wish on her birthday.": Wishing on a birthday is typically a joyful event, not requiring one to endure unpleasantness.

The correct usage is: He bit the bullet and finally accepted the unpleasant assignment.