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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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

Many of your treasured outdoor items, from furniture to outdoor equipment, may not be able to brave the elements, so it may be best to bring them indoors.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 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

Few of the high ridges were entirely bare; the seeds of some pines or firs had been wafted by the winds or waves, and they stood to brave the elements.

From Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark by Mary Wollstonecraft

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