He tried to brazen out his mistake at work.
brazen out
idiomTo face up to or confront (one's own misconduct or deceit) without shame.
Even though everyone knew he lied, he decided to brazen out the situation by acting completely innocent.
Facing mounting evidence of his financial misconduct, the director chose to brazen out the scandal, maintaining a facade of total confidence before the board.
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