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bite the biscuit

idiom
Meaning

To undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility; bite the bullet.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have to bite the biscuit and clean the garage today.

CONTEXTUAL

The project failed, so the manager had to bite the biscuit and explain the loss to the board.

COMPLEX

Although the decision to close the factory was painful, the board realized they had to bite the biscuit to ensure the company's long-term survival.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all bark and no bite

    Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

  2. 02

    bite me

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  3. 03

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  4. 04

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  5. 05

    bite of the cherry

    A chance; an attempt at something, especially something that can or should only be done once.

  6. 06

    bite of the reality sandwich

    A wake-up call, a reality check.

  7. 07

    bite off

    To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.

  8. 08

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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