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brave the elements

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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After excavating more than 100 tons of fossils over the years, he added, "If you can brave the elements and are willing to go after the unknown, you might just uncover a lost world."

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

But for some, nothing but seeing the show live will suffice and they will brave the elements through the night for the chance of a seat.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2022

Dining in the rain: You don’t have to brave the elements.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

If you really want to brave the elements, the open-top SVJ Roadster model is the way to go.

From Fox News • Feb. 24, 2020

Clad in a gum coat, I would take my gun and brave the elements, when a seat by the fireside would have been much more comfortable.

From Out of Doors—California and Oregon by Graves, J. A.

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