brace yourself

idiom

—said to warn someone to be prepared for something

Brace yourself. I have some bad news.

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Frequent travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike know the joy that comes with REI dropping a secret sale, so brace yourself, because the seasonal deals available across the site right now are just about as beautiful a sight as the changing leaves. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

As if this wasn't enough, Venus in Scorpio is cranking up the intensity in your eighth house of intimate affairs, so brace yourself for some deep, emotional and cathartic moments. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024

But next Tuesday, brace yourself, for the first elimination of the season will be a double with two couples heading home. —Calie Schepp, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024

Trying to brace yourself through the ups and downs? —USA TODAY, 16 July 2024

From there, brace yourself, the burger is paired with American and Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms plus a housemade barbecue sauce. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024

Something could impact your deepest self without warning, so brace yourself. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2024

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Confronting someone about their irresponsibility may indeed be necessary, so brace yourself! —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024