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

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

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

They all had raincoats, for Frank had not taken his to the sanitarium, and, with rubber boots, were ready to brave the elements.

From Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods by Chapman, Allen