Take the bull by the horns
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To face a challenge boldly, grabbing it head-on.
Origin
From 19th-century America, tied to ranching; bull wrestling showed grit, slang by 1870s for dare. A 1873 'Chicago Tribune' uses it for a bold act.
Usage Examples
- Take the bull by the horns; face him!
- She took the bull by the horns and won.
- Bull by the horns; deal with it now.
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