How to Pronounce "bite the bullet"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊɫət
BYTE-thuh-BOOL-it
bˈaɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊlɪt
BYTE-thuh-BOOL-it
Definition
To do something difficult or unpleasant that cannot be avoided, even though you do not want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊɫət
British English
bˈaɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊlɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYTE-thuh-BOOL-it
UK
BYTE-thuh-BOOL-it
Listen in Context
I have to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
She didn't like the food, but she bit the bullet and ate it anyway.
It's time to bite the bullet and start saving money.
You just have to bite the bullet and move on.