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(idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

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grasp the nettle

Source Word

grasp the nettle

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

Japanese Meaning

短期的な不利益があっても、勇気を持って果敢に行動すること。 / 困難や不利な状況にあっても、ためらわず積極的な決断・行動を取ること。

After months of debate, the mayor decided to grasp the nettle and close several unsafe bridges, despite the backlash.

数か月にわたる議論の末、市長は反発を承知のうえでいくつかの危険な橋を閉鎖するという勇気ある決断を下した。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

grasps the nettle

（ present singular third-person ）

grasping the nettle

（ participle present ）

grasped the nettle

（ participle past ）

grasped the nettle

（ past ）