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Question
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the idiom "to bite the bullet."
A
He had to bite the bullet and finish the race, despite feeling ill.
✓ Official correct answer
B
She bit the bullet so hard that her teeth hurt.
C
The dog bit the bullet when it saw the mailman approaching.
D
They decided to bite the bullet and celebrate their victory.
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A
He had to bite the bullet and finish the race, despite feeling ill.
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B
She bit the bullet so hard that her teeth hurt.
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C
The dog bit the bullet when it saw the mailman approaching.
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D
They decided to bite the bullet and celebrate their victory.
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Explanation
The idiom "to bite the bullet" means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and endurance. Option A correctly uses the idiom to describe someone enduring a tough situation. The other options use the phrase literally or in an incorrect context.