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Take-a-bullet Definition

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verb

(idiomatic) To purposely receive a gunshot that was intended for another.

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Words Starting With

TTATAK

Words Ending With

TETLET

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Words Starting With T and Ending With T

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Words Near Take-a-bullet in the Dictionary

  • take a deep breath
  • take across
  • take-a-bite
  • take-a-bow
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  • take-a-breath
  • take-a-breather
  • take-a-bullet
  • take-a-chance
  • take-a-crack-at
  • take-a-crap
  • take-action
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