brave the elements

idiom

: to go out in bad weather
I had to brave the elements to get to work.

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But the city was also welcoming travelling fans with open arms, not only from across Kazakhstan but pretty much everywhere, including some from India, whose baggage had been lost in transit, meaning an entirely new winter wardrobe was required to brave the elements. Lucy Oliva, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 And that’s exactly why whiskey fans have gathered in what the distillery is calling Snowflake Village this year to brave the elements. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024 Designers opted for practicality as well; there were sturdy gloves to brave the elements, boots made for marching, and hats cut close to the scalp in the manner of swimming caps. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 While some homeless people prefer to brave the elements in their own tents, the prolonged, severe soaking proved too much for those like Willis who accepted a bed indoors. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brave the elements 

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“Brave the elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brave%20the%20elements. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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