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Grasp the nettle

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Action Needed

The phrase suggests urgent action is necessary to solve a difficult issue.

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With the deadline tomorrow, we need to grasp the nettle and finish the project.
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Unpleasant Choices

Using this expression implies that the speaker is ready to handle an unpleasant situation.

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Even though firing an employee is hard, sometimes you have to grasp the nettle.
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Bravery Connotation

It often infers that the speaker is acting brave by confronting a problem.

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She grasped the nettle by speaking up against the unfair rules.
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