English Explanatory Dictionary

take the bull by the horns

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.

Pronunciation

En-au-take the bull by the horns.ogg

Word forms

take the bull by the horns takes the bull by the horns taking the bull by the horns took the bull by the horns taken the bull by the horns

Synonyms

grab the bull by the horns

Related words

beard the lion in his den grasp the nettle seize the day bit between one's teeth grab life by the balls grab life by the horns grab life by the throat get down to brass tacks
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