Tackle an unpleasant situation (4,3,6)

I believe the answer is:

bite the bullet

(Other definitions for bite the bullet that I've seen before include "Commit oneself" , "Be stoic" , "Decide on unpleasant action" , "Face the music" , "Be stoical" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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