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To Take a bull by its horns would be the most direct but also the most dangerous way to compete with a bull. So this phrase means to tackle a problem directly without being worried about any of the risks involved.

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The phrase "take the bull by the horns" likely originated from the practice of bullfighting, where a bullfighter would grasp the bull's horns to control its movement. It figuratively means confronting a difficult situation or taking decisive action in the face of a challenge.

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