take a bullet

bite the bullet

To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

dodge a bullet

To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.

forget to take one's medication this morning

To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

get the bullet

To be fired from one's employment.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.

give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

I take it

Used to express one's understanding of another's position.