take (or grab) the bull by the horns
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Meaning · English
To deal bravely and decisively with a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation; to deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
xử lý dũng cảm và quyết đoán tình huống khó khăn
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “take (or grab) the bull by the horns” mean?
To deal bravely and decisively with a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation; to deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.
Is “take (or grab) the bull by the horns” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.