Verb
take a bullet (third-person singular simple present takes a bullet, present participle taking a bullet, simple past took a bullet, past participle taken a bullet)
(idiomatic) To purposely receive a gunshot that was intended for another.
Libraries are the ultimate restaurants for brain food. I sleep better knowing there are libraries. I would take a bullet for a librarian. Simon Van Booy
Pete's my best friend, I was the best man at his wedding, I love that man to death. I'd take a bullet for him. Patrick Stump
I think you have to be willing to take a bullet for somebody if you're going to stand up there, take your vows, and be married to them for the rest of your life. Blake Shelton
I'd take a bullet for just about anyone! If someone pulled out a gun, I'd step in front of you even though I've never met you. Steve Wilkos
Being in a wheelchair for 30 years. I'm not whining about it because I don't dwell on things I can't do anything about, you know. I never really think about until somebody mentions it. I did take a bullet. Larry Flynt
A true friend, is one that will take a bullet for you in the war. Italian Proverb