brave the elements

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

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

That kind of safe space is precious, and reason enough to brave the elements and a seemingly endless line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

The event saw Ezra and a host of other models brave the elements as Manchester's Thomas Street was turned into a catwalk for one night only.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

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

Edna Bucher was another student who would not brave the elements.

From Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life by Jones, Adele W.