Take the bull by the horns

1. To do something difficult in a determined and confident way.

2. To forcefully attack a difficult situation.

1. Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave?

2. I took the bull by the horns and confronted him about his drinking.

by Rebanex April 21, 2008

to take a bull by the horn

To do things on their own(or to do things their way)rather than trusting someone else

When it comes to financial risk,they want to to 'take the bull by the horns.'

by krupali March 28, 2005

to take the bull by the horns

to do things on their own( or to do things their way) rather than trusting someone else to do it

When it comes to financial risks,they want to 'take the bull by the horns.'

by krupali May 13, 2005