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 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 For those looking for waterproof running sneakers to brave the elements in style, this Merrell hiking shoe option is a solid bet at just $60. Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023 Death Valley National Park has issued an extreme heat warning to deter tourists from visiting, but that’s not stopping some tourists who want to brave the elements in one of the lowest, hottest, and driest place on Earth. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 July 2023 Mainly, the weather makes buyers more willing to brave the elements in search of their new home. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023 Mainly, the weather makes buyers more willing to brave the elements in search of their new home. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023 When the weather outside is frightful, there are still plenty of anglers who want to brave the elements to chase the next bite. Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 17 Dec. 2020 Watching a young woman brave the elements alone was riveting – and led to the future concept of Exile Island. Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022 See More

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“Brave the elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brave%20the%20elements. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

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