Take the bull by the horns
Origin:
It probably originated in the American West where it was a common, but dangerous, practice to wrestle with steers (young bulls). Trying to grab the neck or legs of a dangerous creature like this was not an option. The only solution was to take a deep breath and face the problem directly by grabbing the bull by the horns and then pulling it to the ground.
Meaning and examples：
To do something difficult in a brave and determined way.
- Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave?
https://dictionary.Cambridge
To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way.
- She decided to take the bull by the horns and try to solve the problem without any further delay.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
To deal bravely and decisively with a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation.
- She decided to take the bull by the horns and organize things for herself"
- Oxford Dictionary
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As a trained engineer, I like the idiom. It has always been my way to handle problems at work and life (as well as in virtual worlds 
).
Interestingly enough, I also found other related idiom: "mess with the bull, get the horns", but with very different meaning: if you provoke or antagonize someone powerful or dangerous, you can expect to receive a harsh or negative reaction in return. Uh-oh 
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Have another good Friday my friends!
