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grasp the nettle
verb
To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.
Word Frequency 1800~2019
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nylon
impose
corned
undamaged
scored
rigor
palatable
resend
ruined
eligible
oaf
cubbyhole
impotence
durable
evade
granite
pointing
decorated
mutate
primal
knuckle up
take the bull by the horns
take the plunge
grit one's teeth
strike while the iron is hot
grasp
risk one's neck
get one's claws out
take one's courage in both hands
get a grip
take the bait
gird up one's loins
tempt fate
swallow a bitter pill
stick one's neck out