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    grasp the nettle

    US /græsp ðə ˈnɛtl/

    ・

    UK /grɑ:sp ðə ˈnetl/

    C1
    idm.To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination.
    It’s time to grasp the nettle and confront the problem directly.

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    From ‘take back control’ to political chaos | DW News

    23:20From ‘take back control’ to political chaos | DW News
    • No one's been able to really get going and grasp the nettle.

      No one's been able to really get going and grasp the nettle.

    B1