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In den sauren Apfel beißen

To do something unpleasant or difficult that cannot be avoided; to bite the bullet

In German

In den sauren Apfel beißen

In den ZAU-ren AP-fel BY-sen

Literal Translation

To bite into the sour apple

Meaning

To do something unpleasant or difficult that cannot be avoided; to bite the bullet.

Equivalent:"To bite the bullet"

Example Sentences

1
Ich muss jetzt in den sauren Apfel beißen und die Steuererklärung machen.
I have to bite the bullet now and do my tax return.
2
Obwohl er es nicht wollte, musste er in den sauren Apfel beißen und Überstunden machen.
Although he didn't want to, he had to bite the bullet and work overtime.

FAQ

How do you say "To do something unpleasant or difficult that cannot be avoided; to bite the bullet" in German?

"To do something unpleasant or difficult that cannot be avoided; to bite the bullet" in German is "In den sauren Apfel beißen" (In den ZAU-ren AP-fel BY-sen). Example: Ich muss jetzt in den sauren Apfel beißen und die Steuererklärung machen..

To act in a way that harms one's own interests or undermines one's own position

Den Ast absägen, auf dem man sitzt

Den AST AP-zay-gen, auf dem man ZITST

To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it

Etwas durch die Blume sagen

ET-vas durkh dee BLOO-meh ZAH-gen

To feel completely comfortable and at ease in a particular situation or environment

Sich wie ein Fisch im Wasser fühlen

Zikh vee ayn FISH im VAS-er FÜ-len

To give up; to throw in the towel

Die Flinte ins Korn werfen

Dee FLIN-teh ins KORN VER-fen