(idiom) to grit one's teeth tightly · (idiom) (fig.) to endure pain or suffering; to bite the bullet

yǎo jīn yá guān

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Bite the bullet.

咬紧牙关。

Tom gritted his teeth.

汤姆咬紧牙关。

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