Phrasal verb
brave out
Definition
phrasal verb. to face a difficult or embarrassing situation with courage until it ends. You use this when you want to appear strong even if you feel nervous.
phrasal verb. To endure a challenging or compromising situation by maintaining a show of courage or composure. The verb is transitive and frequently appears with the dummy pronoun 'it' in the fixed configuration 'brave it out'.
Examples
“She decides to brave out the criticism from her boss.”
“Instead of hiding after the mistake, he chose to brave out the awkward dinner with his in-laws.”
“The CEO attempted to brave out the hostile takeover bid, maintaining a public image of absolute confidence despite the crumbling stock price.”
Examples
simple
“She decides to brave out the criticism from her boss.”
contextual
“Instead of hiding after the mistake, he chose to brave out the awkward dinner with his in-laws.”
complex
“The CEO attempted to brave out the hostile takeover bid, maintaining a public image of absolute confidence despite the crumbling stock price.”
Usage
This phrase is often used with 'it' as the object, as in 'brave it out'.
Teaching tip
Explain that 'out' here suggests completion or duration, similar to 'wait out' or 'tough out'.
Pitfall
They braved out of the storm.
They braved out the storm.
The verb is transitive and takes the object directly after the particle 'out' without using 'of'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out
Separability
optional
Pattern
brave + out + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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