brave it out

Face danger or a difficult situation with courage. For example, They had far fewer votes than the opposition, but they decided to brave it out . [Late 1500s]
Also, brazen it out . Boast or swagger, act with impudent bravado. For example, They hadn't been invited but decided to stay and brazen it out . [Mid-1500s]

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She had no choice but to brave it out — or give up, which she did not do.

"In the easiest way in the world," he replied, trying to brave it out.

There was an indescribable expression of defiance on his countenance, as though he were conscious of having done wrong, and resolved to brave it out.

Well, I tried to brave it out, and swore I knew nought of his eggs, but he went on quite friendly in his funny way.

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