The story
From the short-term skin irritation caused by the stinging nettle.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
grasp the nettle
Today it means: To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences. Full definition →
Today it means: To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences. Full definition →
From the short-term skin irritation caused by the stinging nettle.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.