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take a bullet

Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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