brave the elements

idiom

: to go out in bad weather

I had to brave the elements to get to work.

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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 One of the perks of cold weather is wearing oversized knits and slouchy sweats to brave the elements. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for brave the elements

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