grasp ·phrase (IDIOM)

Definition: to take action immediately in order to deal with an unpleasant situation Level: C2

这个问题我已经拖延太久没有处理了，我想是时候果断处理这个棘手问题了。

I've been putting off tackling the problem for too long and I think it's time to ___grasp ___the ___nettle.

现在我们要迎难而上，不会轻易放弃。

Now we are going to ___grasp ___the ___nettle and we are not going to give up easily.

首席执行官决定果断处理棘手问题，立即宣布重组计划。

The CEO decided to ___grasp ___the ___nettle and announce the restructuring plans immediately.