Question
Download Solution PDFChoose the option from the following, which best expresses the meaning of bold and underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence:
I hate going to the dentist, but I'l just have to bite the bullet.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: Option 2.
Key Points
- The phrase "bite the bullet" means to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult. (कठिन कार्य करने के लिए खुद को मजबूर करना)
- Example: Despite her fear of heights, she decided to bite the bullet and go skydiving.
- "To force yourself to do something unpleasant" means making yourself perform a task or action that you find difficult or unappealing. (ऐसा कुछ करना जो आपको कठिन या अप्रिय लगता हो)
- Example: He didn't want to apologize, but he had to bite the bullet and say sorry.
- Hence, the meaning of the phrase "bite the bullet" is best expressed by "to force yourself to do something unpleasant".
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- To feel about good things (अच्छी चीजों के बारे में महसूस करना): To have positive emotions or thoughts about good things.
- Example: She always tries to feel about good things even when life gets tough.
- To rescue (बचाना): To save someone or something from a dangerous or distressing situation.
- Example: The firefighters managed to rescue the cat from the burning building.
- To be critical (आलोचनात्मक होना): To express disapproval or to judge something harshly.
- Example: The teacher was very critical of the student's essay.
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