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bite the bulletTo endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.Rate it:

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bite the bulletto force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situationRate it:

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bite the bulletTo accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.Rate it:

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Bite the BulletTo gather courage and face something that is painful and endures the difficulty for some reason, to face a situation unwillingly, as there is no other option leftRate it:

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magic bulletA simple remedy to a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.Rate it:

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take a bulletto sacrifice oneself for another; to put oneself in harm's way in place of anotherRate it:

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bullet pointMain thing that is supported by other stuff.Rate it:

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dodge a bulletTo have a narrow escape; to avoid injury or disaster.Rate it:

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every bullet has its billetFate determines who shall be killed.Rate it:

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number one with a bulletSuperlative; impossible to beat.Rate it:

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silver bulletA bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.Rate it:

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silver bulletAny straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.Rate it:

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silver bulletA cocktail somewhat like a martini.Rate it:

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bite my shiny metal assAn expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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bite one's lipTo forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.Rate it:

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Bark is Worse than Your BiteA person or situation that is frightening but actually the actions are not any worseRate it:

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bite one's tongueTo forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.Rate it:

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bite someone's head offTo severely berate someone.Rate it:

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eat an elephant one bite at a timeTo do something one step at a time; to do something in steps rather than all at once.Rate it:

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bite one's tongueAn admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.Rate it:

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bite the biscuitTo undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility.Rate it:

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don't bite the newbieBe patient and friendly toward people who are learning a new technology.Rate it:

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bite offTo accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.Rate it:

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bite the hand that feeds oneTo cause harm to a benefactor.Rate it:

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all bark and no biteFull of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.Rate it:

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barking dogs never biteAlternative form of barking dogs seldom bite.Rate it:

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barking dogs seldom bitePeople who make big threats never usually carry them out.Rate it:

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bite downTo clench with one's teeth or to bite hard on something.Rate it:

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bite i gressetTo loose.Rate it:

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bite i gressetTo bite the dust, to die.Rate it:

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bite inTo corrode metallic plates by means of an acid, as part of an etching process.Rate it:

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bite meAn expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.Rate it:

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bite of the cherryA chance; an attempt at something.Rate it:

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bite of the reality sandwichA wake-up call, a reality check.Rate it:

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bite offTo acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner.Rate it:

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bite off more than one can chewTo try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.Rate it:

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bite someone in the arseTo punish or take retribution on.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo die.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo be unpleasant or undesirable.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo perform poorly; to fail.Rate it:

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bite the big oneo break down; to be impossible to repair or not worth repairing.Rate it:

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bite the biscuitTo die.Rate it:

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bite the dustdieRate it:

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bite the dustTo quit, or fail or lose any chances of successRate it:

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bite to eatA snack or quick meal.Rate it:

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Bite Your TongueTo hold ones words or to have control over what one is willing to say, to being ashamed of something that has been said or trying not to say itRate it:

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don't bite the hand that feeds youTo cause harm to a benefactor.Rate it:

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don't let the bedbugs biteUsed to wish a person a good night's sleep.Rate it:

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one's bark is worse than one's biteThe individual acts threatening but is relatively harmless.Rate it:

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