[grasp] the nettle - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

[grasp] the nettle

to take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant taskto take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant task

Examples

I know you don't like disciplining employees, but you've just got to grasp the nettle.
The government grasped the nettle.to control the traffic congestion

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[grasp] the nettle

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to take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant task

I know you don't like disciplining employees, but you've just got to grasp the nettle.
The government grasped the nettle.to control the traffic congestion