For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To take the bull by the horns
A). To punish a person severely for his arrogance
B). To grapple courageously with a difficulty that lies in our way
C). To handle it by fierce attack
D). To bypass the legal process and take action according to one's own whims
To grapple courageously with a difficulty that lies in our way
To take the bull by the horns: To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear, confident action.