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take the bull by the horns

 

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Verb take the bull by the horns has 1 sense
  1. take the bull by the horns - face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it
    --1 is one way to
    confront, face
    Sample sentence:
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Take the bull by the horns

Description:

"Take the bull by the horns" is an idiomatic expression that means to confront a problem or difficulty directly and with boldness instead of avoiding or ignoring it. It implies taking control of a situation and facing challenges head-on.

Sample sentences:

  • When faced with a challenging project at work, she decided to take the bull by the horns and tackle it with determination.
  • If you want to succeed in life, sometimes you need to take the bull by the horns and step out of your comfort zone.
  • John decided to take the bull by the horns and address the conflict between his colleagues for the sake of better teamwork.

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