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take the bull by the horns [idiom]

To confront a problem or a difficult situation fearlessly and in a determined way

take the bull by the horns - شاخ به شاخ شدن، رو در رو شدن

Example:

Jake told me I had to talk to the manager and tell him about the promotion I want. We both know Mr. Johnson is a difficult person but I guess Jake is right and I have to take the bull by the horns and face it.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

3 take the bull by the horns to bravely or confidently deal with a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant problem :

Nora decided to take the bull by the horns and organize things for herself.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

take the bull by the horns

take the bull by the ˈhorns idiom
to face a difficult or dangerous situation directly and with courage

• Nora decided to take the bull by the horns and organize things for herself.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

take the bull by the horns

to do something difficult in a brave and determined way:

Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave?

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Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

take the bull by the horns : to deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way
• She decided to take the bull by the horns and try to solve the problem without any further delay.

American English

British English

brave and courageous

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