| 单词 | take the bull by the horns |
| 例句 | “Others are just frigid and a man simply has to take the bull by the horns and almost be rough. That’s why I developed my own personal technique. It’s called the Bohemian Mountain Approach.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I was taking the bull by the horns. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z "It's amazing how so many people can know about something that's so interesting but nobody takes the bull by the horns," she said. Texas man's mission: Honoring WWII Monuments Men 2013-05-09T20:02:14Z Writers like Lindy West and Roxane Gay tirelessly took the bull by the horns and helped us see how the sexism in our culture at large was so insidious and pervasive. “Every ounce of homophobia I ever experienced was firmly rooted in sexism” 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z If your family has been slow to celebrate the debut of 2021, now may be the time to take the bull by the horns. 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z The country needs a leader who will “take the bull by the horns” and acknowledge that “so far, so bad,” he said. Nigerian Nobel-winning author Wole Soyinka has hope in young 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z But somehow Superwoman — shoot, she’s Superman, too! — found a way to do more: Like a boss she launched her own company, Parkwood Entertainment, and really took the bull by the horns of her career. Associated Press’ album of the decade: Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z So Tonto has to take the bull by the horns, in a way. A Minute With: Johnny Depp and his "Rum Diary" 2011-10-26T09:13:19Z "I'm 29, I only have so many Wimbledons left in my career. This has to be seen as a reward. You have to take the bull by the horns," he added. Broady fulfils childhood dream with Centre Court win 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z “She took the bull by the horns and said, ‘That doesn’t matter to me, I’m going to run,'” said longtime supporter Gavin J. Smith. Haley faces ‘high-wire act’ in 2024 bid against Trump 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z They are "taking the bull by the horns," said Tim Savoy, the school district's chief communications officer. Fentanyl in high school: A Texas community grapples with the reach of the deadly opioid 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “What we need for the sake of this great industry is that the world sees us taking the bull by the horns and not just confronting the issue, but leading this transformation,” Scherer added. Scorched by climate change, the aviation industry mobilizes for sustainable fuel 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z "As a victim, going through nine months of the trial, with all that psychological pain, I needed to take the bull by the horns." Paris attacks: Survivors who found friendship in marathon terror trial 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z “There’s a group of older guys that have taken the bull by the horns and become leaders,” Washington said. For new coach Freeman, Notre Dame success starts in trenches 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z “From that day on, I just literally took the bull by the horns and rode into a sunset,” said Bambur, whose mom, dad and brother relocated to North Carolina. Ukraine stirs flashbacks for US Paralympian Jasmin Bambur 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “When an athlete takes the bull by the horns and wants to be the best in the world at something . . .” Australians never used to win medals at the Winter Games. Now they’re upset when they don’t. 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z “And we want to save lives. … We have taken an oath to serve our fatherland. We just take the bull by the horns.” Armed gangs raise risks in vaccinating rural Nigerians 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “We need people willing to take the bull by the horns. We are working with 25 kids and we know that by the time they leave the orphanage they will have skills.” Perspective | She has devoted her life to helping Haiti. She doesn’t plan to stop now. 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z As it looks less and less likely that we will be starting school in-person in September, let’s take the bull by the horns and do something truly amazing. Back to school? Think outside the box 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z So Trump decided to take the bull by the horns and held a press conference in the Rose Garden with a group of CEOs just before closing time the next day. Trump thinks he can use the pandemic to win again: Will the media help him? 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z “To me, it’s just, take the bull by the horns.” The key for Nationals reliever Wander Suero: Throw fewer strikes 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z But somehow Superwoman - shoot, she’s Superman, too! - found a way to do more: Like a boss she launched her own company, Parkwood Entertainment, and really took the bull by the horns of her career. Associated Press’ album of the decade: Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z “I’m going to get ahead of the curve and basically take the bull by the horns and stop it in its tracks before it ever begins,” she said of the surgery. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings to seek her husband’s seat in Congress 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z It is rare that a leader takes the bull by the horns and corrals support for a cause in which all Americans have a steak. Opinion | Devin Nunes is having a cow 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Colleges want the applicants who will take the bull by the horns and the campus by storm! Opinion | One group that definitely faces prejudice in college admissions 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z “When we got this case we took the bull by the horns and thoroughly scrutinized this guy,” said Larizza. Man convicted of unlawful sex with minor, other charges 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z “It’s all about opportunities in the NFL and taking advantage of those opportunities. … This is his opportunity to … take the bull by the horns.” NFC West preview: Carson Palmer and other division quarterbacks looking for a fresh start 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z In my writing, I just took the bull by the horns—let’s acknowledge the killer robot meme and then try to subvert the story and make it into something more complex. Attention Passengers: Your Flight Will Arrive 20 Years behind Schedule 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Despite Sara’s absence, the radical centrist intends to take the bull by the horns. The police hero, the maths genius and more: meet Macron’s new MPs 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z “I kind of took the bull by the horns,” he said. On Ben McAdoo’s Journey to the Top, False Starts and Tenacity 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair was an appropriate time to take the bull by the horns and announce creation of a private foundation to oversee capital improvements to the state’s two fairgrounds. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z “I’ve tried to take the bull by the horns in terms of economic development within my town,” he said. Maryland's youngest-ever mayor, age 20: 'I try to take the bull by the horns' 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z I’m proud of her taking the bull by the horns, so to speak.” Woman makes fatal cancer accept her terms, bucket list 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z You have to learn as you go, and sometimes just take the bull by the horns. A Young Islander Gears Up for the Rangers 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z So he's taking the bull by the horns and announcing the next truly exciting casting reveal from his own Twitter account. Sigourney Weaver joins new 'Ghostbusters' cast 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z “Yeah, it’s me taking the bull by the horns,” he boasts. The Joy of Six: sports movie villains 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z "To me, it's an opportunity for somebody to stand up, step up and take the bull by the horns," Matheny said about available options, including candidates down in the minor leagues. Cards' ace Wainwright out for season with torn Achilles 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z It’s time for him to take the bull by the horns. Mr. President, sign immigration executive action 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Come January, EDF EDF urges the Legislature to take the bull by the horns and show the nation how Texas will continue to be a leader in energy. EPA's State-by-State Carbon Limits Indicate Smart Policy, Not Arbitrary Rulemaking 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z He kind of just took the bull by the horns. Lions' Suh growing up, and he's better than ever 2013-09-25T05:00:00Z What he expected now – his advice for Bilderberg – was to "take the bull by the horns and make it a proper conference". Bilderberg 2013: friendly policemen, a press zone and the One Show 2013-06-06T20:48:35Z But leaders Sheffield United look to have finally taken the bull by the horns. Football League: Your thoughts 2013-03-02T17:41:57Z There was no expectation that even the most bearish of markets would incite the blue blazers to take the bull by the horns. USGA Trail Blazers: Glen Nager And Mike Davis 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z This year we took the bull by the horns. Encore for Chipper as Braves return to playoffs 2012-09-26T08:30:11Z "Someone needs to take the bull by the horns," he told BBC Scotland. SFA push for league bodies merger 2012-06-16T13:37:05Z Before taking the bull by the horns, let's go quickly go back to LA Galaxy game. MLS week eleven: fan previews 2012-05-18T13:15:00Z We have to come out and take the bull by the horns early.” Wizards at Bobcats: Game 57 discussion thread 2012-04-09T22:34:30Z Frank, summoning to his aid all his moral courage, decided to question the man outright, taking the bull by the horns. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z He determined to take the bull by the horns. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Supposing that, taking the bull by the horns, he were cunningly to bring about her re-introduction into the m�nage, would she be grateful, and, singing peccavi, promise to behave better in future? The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z Sure, his lordship must take the bull by the horns and act promptly, unless he was satisfied to sit with hands before him and lose all. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Energetic mademoiselle was all for taking the bull by the horns and acting with decision. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z Madam," said Dr. Macferraty to her, taking the bull by the horns on one of the earliest days, "you must allow me to give you a word of advice. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:26.330Z Now, observing Mrs. Pettigrew's tactics, the fair invalid resolved to take the bull by the horns and go herself to his office. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z It was determined "to take the bull by the horns." The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z The next day, however, I resolved to take the bull by the horns, and with a view to fill my purse, determined to present myself before La Palisse, and offer him my sword. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Later, however, he suddenly dropped his pretence, and took the bull by the horns in his most resolute fashion. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z It took the bull by the horns, and flaunted its conviction in the face of Spain. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z He would take the bull by the horns, he decided. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z He began to pine and grow melancholy mad, till at length the young chaplain took the bull by the horns, and asked him what ailed him, or if he had anything on his mind. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z He's busy "living life on the edge" and "taking the bull by the horns," doing the things that fascinated fans during his playing career. Hall gives Rodman recognition for hoops skills 2011-08-10T21:13:11Z Then she decided to take the bull by the horns, and instead of putting their first encounter off any longer, seek it purposely, and get it over. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Should she take the bull by the horns and tell Captain Hastings himself of the presence of the stowaway in the motor boat? Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z "I would suggest that we should take the bull by the horns and make short work of it." Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z Then he literally “took the bull by the horns” and gripped them as in a vice. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z This, then, is the moment—if we may be allowed the metaphor—to take the bull by the horns; and we do so without hesitation. On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment 2011-06-24T02:00:18.093Z "To take the bull by the horns yourself and get your work done." Seahawks players practice at UW's indoor facility 2011-06-04T03:11:04Z Dear Papa,—When one has bad news to swallow, there is nothing like taking the bull by the horns and engulphing the dose at once: this is the bull to be swallowed, horns and all. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z "It wasn't like I had the attitude of, 'I'm taking the bull by the horns and I'm going to beat cancer,'" Kelley said. Armstrong supporters unfazed by doping accusations 2011-05-21T08:09:09Z So do I, and I shall begin by taking the bull by the horns. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Well, I mean to take the bull by the horns," replied Martine; "you can blame any one else for the deportation, but not the poor Acadians. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z Well, anyhow, it's as well to take the bull by the horns, so here you are. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Silas had taken the bull by the horns with a vengeance, he knew his man and wrote accordingly. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z I was fully aware of the danger of such an attempt, but I knew that to take the bull by the horns is sometimes the safest means of overpowering him. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z “Then you won’t object if I ‘take the bull by the horns’—another old saying!” The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Two years ago I took the bull by the horns and we're not going back on it ... there's an ethical problem with the enormous amount of money in football. Said & Done 2011-03-27T00:05:00Z I decided, both for his sake and my own, to walk up frankly and take the bull by the horns. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z I resolved to do what is sometimes called “taking the bull by the horns.” Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z And then one of the hosts went up to the policeman, determined to take the bull by the horns, as you say in Angleterre, and find out what is wrong. A Woman's Experience in the Great War 2011-02-26T03:00:48.257Z In a case like this, the housekeeper must "take the bull by the horns," tell the maid that "her feet smell" and that "she must keep herself cleaner." Guide to Hotel Housekeeping 2011-01-27T03:00:39.557Z "What have I done, Jim?" she asked piteously, taking the bull by the horns, and allowing her eyes to fill with tears. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z “Their perspective was that the supervisors at Sanitation were taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, and saying we’re going to show the mayor that he needs us,” he said. Blizzard Cleanup Is Subject of Inquiry 2011-01-05T02:40:01Z His eyes twinkled with humour when he told Margherita that he was taking the bull by the horns, and sparing us the ignominy of dismissal. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z What if I took the bull by the horns and openly requested the assistance of the police in my adventure? One of My Sons 2010-12-21T22:55:57.893Z We should take the bull by the horns and say that there are 14, maybe 15, clubs in a position to become sustainable in professional rugby. Bath's Ian McGeechan heading for his half century and keen for more 2010-08-30T23:19:00Z The better course is to take the bull by the horns, push forward with a reasonable and effective policy, defend it vigorously in Congress and the courts, and let the chips fall where they may. The FCC and the bandwidth wars 2010-08-13T04:00:00Z Not too long ago, 20, 30 years ago, there were a lot of men in leadership that didn’t take the bull by the horns and didn’t see the need for equality. Juan Antonio Samaranch Pushed for the Inclusion of Women 2010-04-22T01:40:00Z I would like to see somebody take the bull by the horns. Royals rotation still shaping up 2010-03-16T00:01:00Z Walter straightway took the bull by the horns in addressing a question to one who stood near and with whom he had a slight acquaintance. The Great Mogul Well, it was easily knocked out of her head, that—if one took the bull by the horns! The Belovéd Traitor There was nothing for it but taking the bull by the horns. The Spy in Black I braced myself to be firm, and took the bull by the horns. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune As soon as I got the telegram saying that Parliament had dissolved, I thought I had better take the bull by the horns, and——" "It's all right, Smith, all right. The Man Who Rose Again There was no help for it, then, I must take the bull by the horns. Barbarossa and Other Tales An hour later, still full of confidence, he took the bull by the horns and entered the offices of Stoughton and Bird. Making Money "We couldn't rival the comic papers though," said the Doctor, wishing to save his dignity by taking the bull by the horns. The Inventions of the Idiot Resolved to "take the bull by the horns," Ben asked the prison guard if he might speak to Captain Barusky. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy Mr. Adams has taken the bull by the horns. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses "By doing what Mr. Meek won't do with the Catholics, my Lady,—taking the bull by the horns." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Or should he take the bull by the horns and march boldly up to the house and ask for an interview? The Red Rat's Daughter Why not take the bull by the horns and go straight to Tongwana’s kraal? The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising I resolved now to take the bull by the horns, and put the question to Majendwa point-blank. A Frontier Mystery He was determined, as he said himself, to "take the bull by the horns;" but the men who perform this feat usually select a very small bull. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly Thad concluded that it would be best to take the bull by the horns. The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners To have made the attack from the northern end would in Nelson’s words have been “to take the bull by the horns.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" I asked, taking the bull by the horns. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Consequently, as I had set my heart on being married in the Cathedral precisely at the time appointed, I just took the bull by the horns and persuaded my little girl to marry me yesterday. An Artist in Crime These fellows consider us as snobs, because we don’t take the bull by the horns. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 "If Miss Cunningham is at home, tell her that her brother has come and wishes to see her immediately on a matter of importance," said my companion, valiantly taking the bull by the horns. The House by the Lock “O! there’s a man I want to know,” said I, taking the bull by the horns. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “Madam,” he said, “if, as you say, he prove exacting, we must take the bull by the horns.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) "By changing our course directly into the west, and taking the bull by the horns," Jack replied, boldly. Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast or Through Storm and Stress to Florida He decided to take the bull by the horns. The Side Of The Angels A Novel It was just like taking the bull by the horns, and Julia Cloud paused on the upper step in wonder. Cloudy Jewel The English boats took the bull by the horns—cut away part of the boom under a heavy fire; advanced and carried the place in a fight protracted for fifty minutes. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 He took the bull by the horns in a most heroic way. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland These fellows consider us as snobs, because we don't take the bull by the horns. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 Then he looked at her again, and saw that she was a little troubled about something; and, as was his custom, he determined to take the bull by the horns. The School Queens There was nothing, she said inwardly, like taking the bull by the horns. Hollyhock A Spirit of Mischief But Mr. Spence took the bull by the horns when he said, 'Some people eat too much, and some eat too little. A Romantic Young Lady Having thus taken the bull by the horns in a literal as well as figurative sense, the lad began gradually to develop into that terrible embodiment of unrest—a boy. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier Her instinct was to take the bull by the horns, Anthony by the arm, and Time by the forelock. Anthony Lyveden We had unfortunately taken the bull by the horns—that is, pulled for her broadside. A Sailor of King George Should he take the bull by the horns, and advance boldly to attack the monster in its own den? The Sign of the Spider Whereupon, out of desperation that flung the gauntlet down to hope I had taken the bull by the horns in earnest. Desert Dust “It’s even better than that,” said Joe, taking the bull by the horns. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour When the third day came without a sign or word from him she took the bull by the horns and sent a note asking him to see her that evening. The Rider of Waroona "It's a very good thing we took the bull by the horns," he said. With Haig on the Somme The old receipts of squeezing the thistle and taking the bull by the horns have many applications. The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy I don't want that to happen, and the best way, to use an elegant phrase, is to take the bull by the horns, or in this case, the sheep by the tail. A Black Adonis "Might as well take the bull by the horns," said Budge. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good And our only way out of it is to take the bull by the horns at once and put the thing right. The Vicar of Bullhampton After ten or fifteen minutes, during which the subject was carefully avoided, I took the bull by the horns. Peking Dust Only if it was me I'd take the bull by the horns and see it through. Left Guard Gilbert When you take the bull by the horns," said Trew, advancing to the white hearthrug, "what happens is a toss up. Love at Paddington It’s always best to take the bull by the horns. The Radio Boys Trailing a Voice or, Solving a Wireless Mystery I took the bull by the horns and ordered your grand army to move on Richmond. A Man of the People A Drama of Abraham Lincoln He decided to "take the bull by the horns," and settle the question before he sailed the next day. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing "Shall we take the bull by the horns and go to meet them?" he asked. Black Oxen And when I heard that this one was likely to come into property, I made up my mind to take the bull by the horns. Love at Paddington There was only one way open to me: to take the bull by the horns. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War "Yes," said Vane taking the bull by the horns. Mufti I am inclined to think I had better take the bull by the horns, and march my company, all but a guard for the town, over here, and join you. A Lieutenant at Eighteen If the Danes must first be dealt with, he proposed, instead of a direct attack, which would be "taking the bull by the horns," an attack from the rear. A History of Sea Power The gallant Captain, hearing of his loss of favour, took the bull by the horns and went at once to the King. Chatterbox, 1906 And, although I had no friends of influence who could help me I resolved to take the bull by the horns, and leave the rest to fate. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War She was so thankful that he had taken the bull by the horns. There was a King in Egypt “O Annas! why did you take the bull by the horns?” Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow "Did you have enough supper, Hiram; and are you ready to take the bull by the horns right now?" Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School To adopt a homely phrase, he "took the bull by the horns" at once. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Then the organist took the bull by the horns. The Nebuly Coat This was treading on dangerous ground; but as we really were worn out, and there seemed no chance of escape, I thought it best to take the bull by the horns. At the Point of the Sword I said, thinking I had better, like Annas, take the bull by the horns. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow Characteristically, she took the bull by the horns. The Highgrader I felt that I must take the bull by the horns and find out whether you suspected me or not. A Master of Mysteries Gathering together what resolution he could, Harper determined to take the bull by the horns. The 4-D Doodler She has taken the bull by the horns and saved us from absolute ruin. A Modern Tomboy A Story for Girls He knew he must "take the bull by the horns" with such an individual as that before him. The Rover Boys on the Farm or Last Days at Putnam Hall They may have scented disaster and taken the bull by the horns. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore Well, sir, I have heard of taking the bull by the horns as not being a very wise thing; but taking a cow by them has probably saved my life. Percival Keene The Lord High Steward was a man who always took the bull by the horns in a dilemma, and so he resolved forthwith to take steps to solve the mystery. The Seven Champions of Christendom At length, however, this peril became so imminent that the pair agreed to take the bull by the horns and deal with it forthwith. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa I inquired, thinking it best to take the bull by the horns. Tom, Dick and Harry The only thing was to take the bull by the horns, and announce what he was going to do. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton I've a good mind to take the bull by the horns myself. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo Finding that an inelastic matter of yards was all the tether he could hope for, Mr Beveridge thought it best to take the bull by the horns, and make a companion of this necessity. The Lunatic at Large I knew that a voluntary service could not stand up against the rivalry of a fight, so I thought I had better take the bull by the horns. The Great War As I Saw It Mr. Royce hesitated, and then took the bull by the horns. The Holladay Case A Tale It would be far more sensible of you to take the bull by the horns and join our ranks. Banzai! by Parabellum "By taking the bull by the horns in good season, I am confident we can prevent this mischief." Stand By The Union "Oh, nonsense," said his brother, "let us all three go up there to-day, and take the bull by the horns, and make friends with him." By Berwen Banks It's best to take the bull by the horns, believe me. The Swindler and Other Stories I saw that I must take the bull by the horns—assume a bold front; for if they waited to consult my pursuer, I should never gain the information I was seeking. The Holladay Case A Tale For the same reason I have resolved to take the bull by the horns, and go aboard the steamer on my return, to welcome M. Bernier home—the privilege of an old friend. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 2, February, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "You took the bull by the horns at an opportune moment, my son," said Captain Passford, Senior. Stand By The Union Having thanked and tipped Miller, Jimmy set about the quest at once, and determined to take the bull by the horns. Enter Bridget This was taking the bull by the horns indeed. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Here I was again interrogated somewhat sharply, but taking the bull by the horns I boldly declared that I was an Englishman and had been arrested and imprisoned upon the charge of being a spy! Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben Phineas saw that Mr. Kennedy was hesitating, and therefore took the bull by the horns. Phineas Finn The Irish Member The stranger said he had left, threatening he would take the bull by the horns and begin legal proceedings. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Locke was quite aware that his method would be criticised, and therefore took the bull by the horns in the following manner. Forgotten Books of the American Nursery A History of the Development of the American Story-Book You must take the bull by the horns. Sunrise "The time is coming when you will take the bull by the horns," said Kelso. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy But, when I am between the horns of a dilemma, I find it the best plan to take the bull by the horns. The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York So the little Japanese colonel took the bull by the horns. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation To attack there, Nelson called "taking the bull by the horns." The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain It was Adair who took the bull by the horns when the president's caution was about to turn victory into defeat. Empire Builders Minnie, who is not sensitive, takes the bull by the horns. The Hoyden He remembered what Carrie had said about the presence of a policeman, and he thought the time was come to take the bull by the horns. The Wharf by the Docks A Novel But—' He hesitated, then finally took the bull by the horns. His Masterpiece But Mrs. Hopkins took the bull by the horns and said quietly: "I came out on purpose to see you, Ruth Craven." The Rebel of the School It had become a kind of game; I was curious to see whether he would ever develop sufficient hardihood to take the bull by the horns. Grey Roses She had known what to do, however; she had taken the bull by the horns. The Hoyden The job had to be done, so he took the bull by the horns and directed the jury to find a verdict of guilty. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years Mr. Wyndham, acting on the recommendation of a friendly Conference between landlords and tenants, took the bull by the horns in 1903, and carried the great Land Act of that year. The Framework of Home Rule It was now half-past eight, and Susy determined to take the bull by the horns and to close the shop without further ado. The Rebel of the School At last I took the bull by the horns, and fled. Grey Roses Frank Bouverie's son resolved, therefore, to take the bull by the horns, and save all future trouble by obtaining a decree of court. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 "Then why couldn' ye take the bull by the horns an' march in by the front door?" Hocken and Hunken Nick had foreseen that his foxy strategy must be very quickly detected, and he had resolved to take the bull by the horns, and attempt to arrest both of his cowardly assailants. With Links of Steel But he decided that the only way to tackle the problem was to take the bull by the horns. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone "He does those things very well," he said carelessly, judging it best to take the bull by the horns. Marcella When you're likely to get into trouble, always take the bull by the horns, and when you're in for a stoup, never mix liquors or sit with your back to the fire. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 5, July 29, 1850 We've resolved to take the bull by the horns and to go straight for Lupin. The Teeth of the Tiger I think I'll just take the bull by the horns; ride back in the morning and set these old precedents at defiance, by arranging the match verbally. A Texas Matchmaker The King took the bull by the horns. Hero Tales of the Far North Or should I take the bull by the horns, and reveal myself? In the Days of My Youth "Lady Holmhurst," said Augusta, taking the bull by the horns, "Mr. Tombey has been speaking to me and has"— "Proposed to you," suggested Lady Holmhurst, admiring the Southern Cross through her eyeglasses. Mr. Meeson's Will Then she took the bull by the horns. Trailin'! "Yes, you are keeping some things secret, Tom," said Ned, determined "to take the bull by the horns," as it were. Tom Swift and His War Tank, or, Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam I am afraid, after all, I shall have to take the bull by the horns and have an egg with my breakfast. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan The tide-lands had been in litigation for years, and he took the bull by the horns—buying out the private owners and at the same time leasing from the city fathers. Burning Daylight I took the bull by the horns this morning, went in and lied like Ananias, and it was just as well I did—the old ruffian sails for Australia by to-morrow's boat. The Amateur Cracksman ‘Madam,’ he said, ‘if, as you say, he prove exacting, we must take the bull by the horns.’ Prince Otto, a Romance He "took the bull by the horns", as the saying is, and cleverly straddled him on the neck. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains I was inclined to believe that there had to be something, so I took the bull by the horns—the cow, I should say!—and asked Somel. Herland The comparison is a coarse one, but he felt that he was taking the bull by the horns. Confidence One day the nurse left off temporizing and took the bull by the horns. Stories by Foreign Authors: Spanish He had taken the bull by the horns. Way of the Lawless In short, it has been decided in London, Paris, and Rome to take the bull by the horns, and to begin offensive operations against the East African conqueror. Freeland A Social Anticipation Well, it's all over now," Frank thought "He recognized me and I've got to take the bull by the horns. Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods There was nothing like being bold and taking the bull by the horns. Lo, Michael! Placards of a bull-fight on the morrow caught our eyes; and Hopie and I, taking the bull by the horns, declared our intention of going to it, and suggested that places should be taken. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. I decided to take the bull by the horns. The Four Faces A Mystery I asked, determined to take the bull by the horns. An Amiable Charlatan And to take the bull by the horns: no doubt you suspect me of dwelling on the subject of Miss Torsen out of self-interest? Look Back on Happiness He went on to tell of his experience in the closet, thinking it best to take the bull by the horns and see if anything in Dorothy's expression would lead him to suspect foul play. The Ghost of Guir House Ibsen's practical wisdom in taking the bull by the horns in his reply to the national reception of Ghosts was proved by the instant success of The Enemy of the People. Henrik Ibsen In the Third Olynthiac Demosthenes takes the bull by the horns. Authors of Greece David took the bull by the horns, and did not wait to be attacked. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII I'm taking the bull by the horns because I must. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Oh I take the bull by the horns—I know you haven't wanted to know me. The Awkward Age I knew that my friend the landlord was quite certain to tell the stranger my name, and I thought it better to take the bull by the horns, and reveal the truth to him. Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 He was prepared for a skirmish, and he meant to take the bull by the horns. Phantom Fortune, a Novel Lorenzo, very soon after his accession to the Headship of the State, "took the bull by the horns" and excluded the Pazzi from participation in public office. The Tragedies of the Medici If that were so, I felt it was best to take the bull by the horns, and try to find out exactly what part he suspected me of playing. A Rogue by Compulsion In his advance, therefore, he had not, as the phrase goes, taken the bull by the horns, or advanced in front of the enemy's fire. Old Mortality, Volume 2. That doughty warrior, Mrs. Abbott, in her own homely language determined to take the bull by the horns. Sleeping Fires: a Novel If not, he was feeling so tired and depressed that he was ready to take the bull by the horns and pay for his meal himself. The Coming of Bill We are entitled sometimes to take the bull by the horns, and answer with the adventurous interlocutor in one of Plato's dialogues—'Both and neither.' Deductive Logic Burton bolted up to bed to avoid him; but Isabel thought that the better plan would be to take the bull by the horns. The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II But Jack, as so often happened when trouble beset him, took the bull by the horns. Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums That would be taking the bull by the horns in earnest. The Desired Woman Shall I take the bull by the horns now and throw him and his Mammon-worshiping satellites out, or try to work such material into my future plans? The One Woman "A little too early for my fellow-guest to be up and about, I see," ventured Kenneth at last, taking the bull by the horns. Viola Gwyn "I'll take the bull by the horns," said he to himself. Castle Richmond They were on the Burton porch this time, and Keith suddenly determined to take the bull by the horns. Dawn Windomshire also had taken the bull by the horns and was helping Miss Courtenay from the train with an assiduity that brought down the wrath of obstructing passengers upon his devoted head. The Flyers In such cases he always took the bull by the horns, acknowledged an oversight or explained what was capable of misunderstanding. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 "Of course he does," I said boldly, taking the bull by the horns. The Professional Aunt When the matter was first arranged, Father Bernard took the bull by the horns and went there; but Mr. Townsend, hearing this, did not do so. Castle Richmond "Ah," he thought, "the fanatic Diderot is brought out again, then I will take the bull by the horns, I will astonish you all." A House of Gentlefolk That was why when they met he cleverly took the bull by the horns directly he saw in her eyes that she had heard the news. Winding Paths The district attorney therefore took the bull by the horns and challenged Parker to make from memory a copy of the signature, and, much as he had suspected, the witness produced a very good one. Courts and Criminals "I'm talking to your wife about the Melmottes," she continued, determined to take the bull by the horns. The Way We Live Now Why, there is only one thing to do, and that is to take the bull by the horns, to play the game without any further attempt at finessing. Guy Garrick Thinking of all this, she at last resolved that she would take the bull by the horns, and tell her aunt. He Knew He Was Right "True," said Henrietta, "we will even take the bull by the horns." Henrietta's Wish Or, Domineering Here I take the bull by the horns, and in spite of the whole crew of rationalists and monists, of whatever brand they be, I ask WHY NOT? Pragmatism She had taken the bull by the horns, and without saying anything to anybody had written to Mr Melmotte himself, asking him to honour her poor house with his presence. The Way We Live Now Once assured of this, Huxley characteristically took the bull by the horns. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 Had Lucy and Sophie not persistently remained up, Nora would have faced the difficulty, and taken the bull by the horns, and asked her father to sanction her engagement in the presence of her lover. He Knew He Was Right After all, it was best to take the bull by the horns at once and have it over with. Half a Rogue In every sense of the word take the bull by the horns. Ulysses And never more so than when he imagined himself taking the bull by the horns and asking Mary's approval of his wild-goose scheme. Australia Felix "Why shouldn't I take the bull by the horns and bring my mother and Lola together?" Simon the Jester I shall take the bull by the horns in that case," said Jane, "and you must help me. The Rosary I decided to perform the feat which you call in England, "taking the bull by the horns." Poor Miss Finch What if I took the bull by the horns, and made, myself, the most of the joke? O'Conors of Castle Conor The only way is for you to take the bull by the horns.' The Garotters "Oh, the great African intellect!" said Fullalove publicly, taking the bull by the horns. Hard Cash These fellows consider us as snobs because we don't take the bull by the horns. Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners) For the second time I have shown you the path to follow; try to learn wisdom, and take the bull by the horns, lest your luck should slip from you! The Crimson Fairy Book As it was, we were now committed, once we emerged from the wood, to attacking the most heavily defended point and taking the bull by the horns. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot Jack Herring, as the oldest friend, urged by the other members, took the bull by the horns and called boldly. Tommy and Co. In this volume he took the bull by the horns. A History of the Moravian Church He's no better than a maid when it comes to taking the bull by the horns. Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard If it were not a question of marriage, I should say you were taking the bull by the horns. Letters of Two Brides As for this evening, take the bull by the horns, anticipate the blow. Albert Savarus In two words, Lydia, take the bull by the horns—and marry him! Armadale He resolved to take the bull by the horns. Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large We must always, as the Castilian proverb says, take the bull by the horns; when a bull has once seen the inutility of his defence and of his strength he is beaten. The Marriage Contract I began with the ugly ones, for it is best to take the bull by the horns. Modeste Mignon Martin Wittenhaagen went straight to Rotterdam, to take the bull by the horns. The Cloister and the Hearth An unconquerable desire to take the bull by the horns, and show himself to the world at once, had arisen in his mind. Taras Bulba and Other Tales |
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