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What does bite the bullet mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word bite the bullet? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
  2. (idiomatic) To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
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Sometimes it's not in cahoots with what we think, but sometimes you have to bite the bullet and get on with it.
Often soldiers had to literally bite the bullet during a surgical procedure because of the lack of anesthesia and medicine.
The rational alternative is more attractive to most people, but you reject this alternative and bite the bullet, along with the others.
As far as Falconer is concerned, the time for political posturing is past and members have to bite the bullet.
Currentism has to bite the bullet here, and say both are equally responsible, which looks to violate considerations of fairness.
The Spring Council tomorrow needs to bite the bullet and name and shame those Member States who have failed to open up their gas markets.

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