grasp the nettle

(British & Australian)

to take action immediately in order to deal with an unpleasant situation

Usage notes: A nettle is a plant which can sting if you touch it.

I've been putting off tackling the problem for too long and I think it's time to grasp the nettle.

To take on a difficult problem directly and energetically.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Brunhild	-	Germanic Mythology, Ancient Germanic
Sears	[siəz]
Akachi	-	Western African, Igbo
HaydÉE	-	Spanish, French
Mio	mee-o	Japanese
Molly	MAHL-ee	English