to take the bull by the horns 面对困境采取强硬措施

英文释义

Traditional expression meaning to act in a strong, decisive manner in difficult circumstances; to take charge and make important but unpopular decisions when needed (NOTE: always requires use of the article "the")

例句

When sales dropped significantly, the president decided to take the bull by the horns.He cut salaries, stopped hiring new people, and immediately limited spending by all departments.

销售大幅下滑，总裁决定重拳出击: 削减薪水，停招新人，并马上限制各部门的花销。