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It means grasp the problem head-on and struggle through it.
To confront your problem instead of avoiding them. The saying stems from the practice of Bull-leaping that was practiced on the isle of Crete. see link
It means to take control of the situation.
The idiom 'take the bull by the horns' refers to how cowboys gain control over and overpower a bull, to take it from standing or a threat stance, to lying on its side. So the idiom means to grasp the problem head-on, to overpower and overcome, and reduce the problem to something more manageable.
That means that you face up squarely and bravely to something troubling. For example, "I am going to take the bull by the horns and tell my boss that I will
NOT pay for the damage!"
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoSounds like it means being exceedingly reckless.
However, 'to take the bull by the horns' is the normal expression which means to take charge of a situation by taking affirmative action.
"Grab the bull by the balls " is a funny and some times vulgar expression means to take serious, forceful and decisive action.
Dominque Almestica
Grab the bill by the balls 😂 means to go between his legs and grab him by his balls 😂 that would make him mad😡 though so I would not grab his balls if I we're you
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How do you make a sentence using the phrase take a bull by it's horn?
"Let's take the bull by it's horn."
How do you use bovine in a sentence?
The word "bovine" can be used as a noun or an adjective.Used as a noun it would be:"His size, as well as his horns, made the bull an impressive bovine."Used as an adjective it would be:"Our car was trapped by the bovine herd."
What is a pronoun for bull?
The personal pronouns that can take the place of the noun 'bull' are it, or he as a subject and him as an object in a sentence.Examples:I'm glad the bull was behind a sturdy fence because it was getting agitated.They purchased a bull at the auction. He was two years old and they had built a new enclosure for him.
What does holding up index and little finger mean?
Index and pinkie finger alone means "giving the horns". This is very popular in the Italian culture and one would do it for several reasons. 1) Someone wishes evil upon you, and you counter with "the horns". 2) You would give the horns to someone as a way to insult them by saying they are "Cornuto" (have horns). "Cornuto" in Italian is a person that is being cheated on by a spouse or girlfriend. This insult is very popular to be said to Italian soccer referees. "Arbitro cornuto!!!" The you have index, pinkie, and thumb, that means "Love". Very popular in 80's rock bands.
What is the plural of bull?
The plural of bull is bulls.
How do you form a sentence with take the bull by the horns?
Whatever problems arise in our life, we sould be ready to face the bull by horns
What are the release dates for Texas Women - 2011 Take the Bull by the Horns 2-2?
Texas Women - 2011 Take the Bull by the Horns 2-2 was released on: USA: 14 April 2012
What is the etymology of take the bull by the horns?
The phrase "take the bull by the horns" likely originated from the practice of bullfighting, where a bullfighter would grasp the bull's horns to control its movement. It figuratively means confronting a difficult situation or taking decisive action in the face of a challenge.
Does bull sharks have horns?
No, despite their name, bull sharks are free of horns.
Does a female moose have horns?
No - only the male or "bull" moose have horns.
Are bull horns hollow?
Yes.
Can a maine-anjou cow or bull have horns?
Yes. Both sexes are likely to have horns.
What are some animals with horns that begin with the letter B?
bull bull moose
What do you call a bull's things on the head?
Horns
What has a polled bull had cut off?
A polled bull (or cow) is an animal that was bred to not develop horns. However, a bull that developed horns but then had them cut off (called dehorning) may also be mistakenly referred to as a polled bull.
What does bull horns represent?
Nothing really. They're just horns, there's nothing special about them.
How many horns on a bull or steer?
Two horns, one on each side. Many steers and bulls, however, also have no horns.
