brave the elements

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1. 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.

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brave the elements

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

You’re far more likely to brave the elements when you know there’s warm comfort waiting for you at the other end.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2022

Heavy rain over the weekend and on election day might have spurred some voters to mail in ballots at the last minute rather than brave the elements to vote in person, Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2022

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

But she missed Gwynne increasingly, wondered that he did not brave the elements and come out to her; finally felt herself shamefully neglected, and would not answer his occasional telephone queries as to her well-being.

From Ancestors A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn