Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

Are you more likely...

to take the bully by the horns or beat around the bush? Don't let anyone call you on the carpet for failing to put your best foot forward. That would be a bitter pill to swallow. In the long run, it's easier to just bit the bullet and get your ducks in a row. After all, nobody likes the taste of humble pie.