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grab the bull by the horns

idiom

Synonym of take the bull by the horns.


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  1. 01

    Banbury story of a cock and a bull

    A roundabout, nonsensical story.

  2. 02

    bull in a china shop

    A person who is clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

  3. 03

    bull session

    An informal discursive group discussion, often one where politics, economics or current events are discussed.

  4. 04

    grab and go

    To get something quickly

  5. 05

    grab by the lapels

    To exert control over (something).

  6. 06

    grab the popcorn

    Used to express anticipated enjoyment from watching a conflict or argument developing between other people, as if one were being entertained at the movies.

  7. 07

    lock horns

    To come into conflict.

  8. 08

    make a grab

    To try to take quickly.

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