take the bull by the horns - face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it. confront, face - oppose, as in hostility or a competition; You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring; The two enemies finally confronted each other.
Brazil shares borders with these ten countries: To the north is Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. To the west is Bolivia and Peru. Finally, to the south is Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. Chile is the only country that does not border Brazil in South America.o the north is Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. To the west is Bolivia and Peru. Finally, to the south is Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay.
About Brazil. 1  Brazil lies in the northern realms of South America. Taking up over 8,500,000 square kilometres, Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by geographical area. 2  90% of the country lies within the tropics, meaning that much of Brazil is hot, humid and home to two seasons: wet and dry. Much of the country is covered by the enormous Amazon Rainforest which only increases the humid, tropical conditions that are experienced in most of northern Brazil.