the bull must be taken by the horns
A problem or difficult situation must be approached, confronted, or dealt with directly and with clear, confident action. I knew that the bull must be taken by the horns, so I confronted my manager about the blatant sexism in the office. You've been complaining about being out of work for too long—the bull must be taken by the horns now. It's time to go find a job.
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