take the bull by the horns

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === take the bull by the horns (third-person singular simple present takes the bull by the horns, present participle taking the bull by the horns, simple past took the bull by the horns, past participle taken the bull by the horns) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it. Synonym: grab the bull by the horns ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== beard the lion in his den grasp the nettle seize the day bit between one's teeth grab life by the balls grab life by the horns grab life by the throat get down to brass tacks