Bite the bullet means to finally do something difficult, unpleasant, or uncomfortable because you know it needs to be done. We often use it when we have been avoiding something, but eventually decide to face it. 🔊 Pronunciation /baɪt ðə ˈbʊl.ɪt/ 🎧 Check the idiom on Cambridge Dictionary ✅ Common structures I’ll have to bite the bullet. I decided to bite the bullet and... It’s time to bite the bullet. Eventually, I bit the bullet and... 💡 Past tense: bit the bullet Examples in different contexts: 💼 Work: I had been avoiding the conversation with my manager, but I finally bit the bullet and told her what was bothering me. 💰 Money: My laptop was extremely slow, so I bit the bullet and bought a new one. 📚 English learning: I was nervous about speaking English with strangers, but I decided to bite the bullet and join the conversation. 🦷 Everyday life: I hate going to the dentist, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and make an appointment. 💬 Your turn! Think of something difficult or uncomfortable that you eventually decided to do. Write your own example using BITE THE BULLET in the comments! 👇