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The origin of this phrase, meaning ‘to make up one’s mind to go through with an unpleasant situation or experience’, dates back to the days when the wounded had to be seen to without the benefit of anaesthetics or painkillers. The victim would be given an object that would help him brace himself against the coming pain. What phrase?

  1. Acid Test

  2. Loose cannon

  3. To Bite the Bullet

  4. Richard of York gave battle in vain
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Explanation

'Bite the bullet' originated from historical military surgery practices. Before anesthesia, patients were given a bullet to bite on to help them endure pain during procedures, literally bracing themselves against the coming pain.

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