Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Take the bull by the horns

verb

Definitions

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

    "Wordsworth has a system which disposes him to take the bull by the horns and offend public taste."

  2. 2
    face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it wordnet

See also for "take the bull by the horns"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.