# grasp the nettle

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

## Etymology
From the short-term skin irritation caused by the stinging nettle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/grasp-the-nettle