bitten the bullet

A form of bite the bullet — To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of bite the bullet
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APA

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MLA

“bitten the bullet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bitten%20the%20bullet. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bitten the bullet,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bitten%20the%20bullet.

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