Definitions from Wiktionary (grasp the nettle)
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.
Similar:
knuckle up,
throw caution to the wind,
play with fire,
take a risk,
take the bull by the horns,
stick one's neck out,
nettle,
grab the bull by the horns,
benettle,
risk one's neck,
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