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grasp the nettle

The correct spelling is grasp the nettle.

How to pronounce grasp the nettle

verb

Say it like: Gra-sp -the- ne-ttl-e

The correct spelling is grasp the nettle. To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

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