brave the elements

To go out into and endure bad or stormy weather. Usually used hyperbolically. Thank you for braving the elements to come pick me up. I know there's a slight drizzle, but if you can brave the elements, then you may go play outside for a while.

brave the elements

Go out in stormy weather, as in We've just about run out of food; I'll brave the elements and walk to the store. The use of elements for atmospheric agencies dates from the early 16th century but is rare today except in this expression, which is often used hyperbolically.

brave the elements, to

To go outdoors in bad weather. To face wind and rain with courage today seems rather an overstatement, but this archaic-sounding locution was common in the nineteenth century. “Brave you storm with firm endeavor, let your vain repinings go,” wrote the poet George Cooper (1838–1927).

See also: brave

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

brave the elements, to
be a fate worse than death
and his mother
get out with (one's) life
get out with life
everyone and their brother
everyone and their mother
die from curiosity
can't get over (something)
can't get over something

References in periodicals archive

THE crowds have disa-pier-ed as storm clouds loom over blustery Brighton beach - leaving a lonely kite flyer to brave the elements.

Not so glorious..

Take a look at our 24-day Elf on a Shelf cheat sheet for some inspiration 2 WATCH: Daily Post head of images Hadyn Iball has taken some gorgeous pictures of snow in Snowdonia for you to enjoy without having to brave the elements SEE: The all-new Daily Post, which cleverly adapts itself to how you're viewing it and brings faster-loading pages DOWNLOAD: The new-look Daily Post app for FREE from the app store and Google Play Store See all this content and more on...

ON THE WEBSITE... TOP 4 [...]

Contestants will have to brave the elements to see if they can survive five weeks, abandoned and totally alone.

Survival of the fittest; NEWS WIRE

Mimosa and honey combined with extracts of samphire, orange and bergamot moisturise and enrich for winter-long soft and supple skin ready to brave the elements, elemis.com CHECK out the hi-tech skincare that has just been launched by Beauty Pie and can be bought by subscribers at cost price.

beaut y buzz; the latest products and glamour gossip

They brave the elements and take in the wonders of the natural world together, They brave the elements and take in the wonders of the natural world together, experiencing the seasons and encountering other woodland creatures.

children's books of the week

BITTER Z TOGETHER Stylish couple brave the elements

They're off at Aintree; (and so are the horses)

The former TV host said it was "rewarding" watching Debi brave the elements while she was at home in front of the fire.

HAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT, DEBI

Summary: Prince William and Kate Middleton will brave the elements and travel to Buckingham Palace in an open topped 1902 State Landau.

Royal couple to brave elements

It was only people like me who were willing to brave the elements out in the open, but we just get dismissed out of hand by those who have no idea of the suffering to foxes and other hunted animals by a mindless minority.

Hunt glorification as numbers fall? LETTERS

Those that brave the elements or tune in could be in for a cracker.

Back Wallaby fightback; RUGBY UNION

HARDY Blues staff will brave the elements and sleep rough to raise cash for homelessness charity St Basils.

Blues staff sleep rough for charity

Anything else - teddy bears, posters, picture frames and candles will get dumped and if they run out of space inside, it is told excess gifts will have to brave the elements outside.

MJ cemetery charging $3 to leave gifts

Supporters and followers were duly requested to brave the elements by not letting stormy weather stop them from coming over to martyrs square.

MPs Geagea, Keyrouz, Mohammad Safadi and others call for heavy turnout

HONLEY High School pupils had to brave the elements after five buses became stuck on black ice.

Bus jam on icy road

Most people, irrespective of age, find it difficult to run for a bus let alone run back-to-back marathons or brave the elements.

BIRMINGHAM POST: A hero rests

词组	brave the elements
释义	brave the elements brave the elements To go out into and endure bad or stormy weather. Usually used hyperbolically. Thank you for braving the elements to come pick me up. I know there's a slight drizzle, but if you can brave the elements, then you may go play outside for a while. See also: brave, element Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. brave the elements Go out in stormy weather, as in We've just about run out of food; I'll brave the elements and walk to the store. The use of elements for atmospheric agencies dates from the early 16th century but is rare today except in this expression, which is often used hyperbolically. See also: brave, element The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. brave the elements, to To go outdoors in bad weather. To face wind and rain with courage today seems rather an overstatement, but this archaic-sounding locution was common in the nineteenth century. “Brave you storm with firm endeavor, let your vain repinings go,” wrote the poet George Cooper (1838–1927). See also: brave The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: brave the elements, to be a fate worse than death and his mother get out with (one's) life get out with life everyone and their brother everyone and their mother die from curiosity can't get over (something) can't get over something References in periodicals archive THE crowds have disa-pier-ed as storm clouds loom over blustery Brighton beach - leaving a lonely kite flyer to brave the elements. Not so glorious.. Take a look at our 24-day Elf on a Shelf cheat sheet for some inspiration 2 WATCH: Daily Post head of images Hadyn Iball has taken some gorgeous pictures of snow in Snowdonia for you to enjoy without having to brave the elements SEE: The all-new Daily Post, which cleverly adapts itself to how you're viewing it and brings faster-loading pages DOWNLOAD: The new-look Daily Post app for FREE from the app store and Google Play Store See all this content and more on... ON THE WEBSITE... TOP 4 [...] Contestants will have to brave the elements to see if they can survive five weeks, abandoned and totally alone. Survival of the fittest; NEWS WIRE Mimosa and honey combined with extracts of samphire, orange and bergamot moisturise and enrich for winter-long soft and supple skin ready to brave the elements, elemis.com CHECK out the hi-tech skincare that has just been launched by Beauty Pie and can be bought by subscribers at cost price. beaut y buzz; the latest products and glamour gossip They brave the elements and take in the wonders of the natural world together, They brave the elements and take in the wonders of the natural world together, experiencing the seasons and encountering other woodland creatures. children's books of the week BITTER Z TOGETHER Stylish couple brave the elements They're off at Aintree; (and so are the horses) The former TV host said it was "rewarding" watching Debi brave the elements while she was at home in front of the fire. HAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT, DEBI Summary: Prince William and Kate Middleton will brave the elements and travel to Buckingham Palace in an open topped 1902 State Landau. Royal couple to brave elements It was only people like me who were willing to brave the elements out in the open, but we just get dismissed out of hand by those who have no idea of the suffering to foxes and other hunted animals by a mindless minority. Hunt glorification as numbers fall? LETTERS Those that brave the elements or tune in could be in for a cracker. Back Wallaby fightback; RUGBY UNION HARDY Blues staff will brave the elements and sleep rough to raise cash for homelessness charity St Basils. Blues staff sleep rough for charity Anything else - teddy bears, posters, picture frames and candles will get dumped and if they run out of space inside, it is told excess gifts will have to brave the elements outside. MJ cemetery charging $3 to leave gifts Supporters and followers were duly requested to brave the elements by not letting stormy weather stop them from coming over to martyrs square. MPs Geagea, Keyrouz, Mohammad Safadi and others call for heavy turnout HONLEY High School pupils had to brave the elements after five buses became stuck on black ice. Bus jam on icy road Most people, irrespective of age, find it difficult to run for a bus let alone run back-to-back marathons or brave the elements. BIRMINGHAM POST: A hero rests
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