Question

Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined phrase in the given sentence. Although he was nervous before the presentation, he managed to face the situation with courage and deliver a fantastic speech.

• A. bite the dust
• B. bite the pain
• C. bite the tongue
• D. bite the bullet

Answer 1

Answer:

D. bite the bullet

• Meaning of the Idiom: To bite the bullet means to accept something difficult or unpleasant, or to face a difficult situation with courage and stoicism. Origin: Historically, before anesthesia was available, soldiers would be given a lead bullet to bite on to endure the pain during surgery. Today, it is used to describe showing bravery in any stressful situation. Contextual Fit: The sentence describes someone who is "nervous" but chooses to "face the situation with courage." This is the exact definition of "biting the bullet."