brace yourself

idiom

said to warn someone to be prepared for something
Brace yourself. I have some bad news.

Examples of brace yourself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Just brace yourself for the long hours at the shop. 07 of 11 Get a Cool Design Another way to incorporate the twin element of the sign, this tattoo shows the Gemini twins intertwined in a cool design. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 Confronting someone about their irresponsibility may indeed be necessary, so brace yourself! Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024

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“Brace yourself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brace%20yourself. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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