Idioms & Slang

Bite the bullet

baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt

idiom

What does Bite the bullet mean?

To do something unpleasant you've been avoiding.

Example sentence

"I bit the bullet and scheduled the dentist appointment."

American usage tip

From soldiers biting bullets during surgery.

Related Idioms & Slang words

Hit the road
To leave or start a journey.
You bet
Certainly; you're welcome.
Piece of cake
Something very easy.
Throw in the towel
To give up.
Word of mouth
Information spread by people talking.
Play it by ear
To decide as things happen, without a plan.
The whole nine yards
Everything; the full extent.
No-brainer
An obviously easy decision.

Keep learning

More Idioms & Slang vocabulary
Browse every word in this category.
Test yourself
Take a quiz on Idioms & Slang words.