# brave out

CEFR C1 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brave-out
Updated: 2026-10-22

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "They braved out of the storm." but "They braved out the storm." — The verb is transitive and takes the object directly after the particle 'out' without using 'of'.

## Usage notes

- 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'.

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