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.
Words nearby brave the elements
bravais lattice, brave, brave face, put on a, brave it out, brave new world, brave the elements, brave west winds, bravery, bravissimo, bravo, bravura
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