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take the bull by the horns
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. tomar el toro por los cuernos (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
This can't go on like this anymore. It's time to take the bull by the horns.Esto no puede seguir así. Es hora de tomar el toro por los cuernos.
b. tomar el toro por las astas (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Emma took the bull by the horns and stepped in to run the family business.Emma tomó el toro por las astas y asumió el control de la empresa familiar.
c. coger el toro por los cuernos (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
The situation is dire, but nobody wants to take the bull by the horns.La situación es grave, pero nadie quiere coger el toro por los cuernos.
d. coger el toro por las astas (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
You need to be brave and take the bull by the horns.Tienes que ser valiente y coger el toro por las astas.
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