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Hello, this is the English we speak.

I'm Fay Fay.

And I'm Rob.

We may sound a little different. That's because we're not able to record in our normal studios during the coronavirus outbreak.

This program comes with a safety warning. It involves well not real ones that would be dangerous

toy bullets just to illustrate the point bullets what English expression mentions bullets?

I'll explain. And Rob, you can help. Here's the toy bullet.

Where did you get that from? Oh don't ask.

Now Rob, would you put it between your teeth please?

What are you crazy?

Please Rob, it would really help our audience.

Okay, Faye, here goes.

Right, I am biting the bullet.

So Rob, you're being brave and forcing yourself to do something unpleasant but necessary.

Well, I didn't force myself, you told me to do it.

Sorry, Rob. I can't understand you.

But when someone bites the bullet, they're forced to do or accept that they have to do something

difficult or unpleasant. Let's hear some examples of other people who

have to bite the bullet. I have a pile of work to finish so I'm going to have to work all night. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet.

If I'm going to get fit I'll have to bite the bullet and start going to the gym.

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