How is the phrase serrer les dents translated from French to English

English translation
Bite the bullet
phrase

Accepter une chose désagréable et s'y résoudre enfin.

To accept something unpleasant and finally do it.

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  • J'ai serré les dents et j'ai appelé le dentiste. — I bit the bullet and called the dentist.

  • Parfois, il faut simplement serrer les dents. — Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.

  • Serre les dents et dis la vérité à ton patron. — Bite the bullet and tell your boss the truth.

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