brave the elements

idiom

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

Examples of brave the elements in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 One of the perks of cold weather is wearing oversized knits and slouchy sweats to brave the elements. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023 Watching a young woman brave the elements alone was riveting – and led to the future concept of Exile Island. Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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