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take the bull by the horns

/teɪk ðə bʊl baɪ ðə hɔːnz/

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phrase

/teɪk ðə bʊl baɪ ðə hɔːnz/C1informal
  • ruСмело и напрямую столкнуться с трудной или опасной ситуацией, а не избегать её.

To face a difficult or dangerous situation directly and with courage, rather than avoiding it.

  1. Face a challenge directlyB2informal

    To deal with a difficult situation in a brave and determined way.

    ruВзять быка за рога

    • He decided to take the bull by the horns and ask for a promotion.
    • She took the bull by the horns and confronted her fear of public speaking.
    • Instead of avoiding the problem, they took the bull by the horns and solved it.