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brave it

[/breɪv ɪt/]
phrasal verb
enfrentar com coragem
1. To face or endure something difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant with courage
Despite the storm, she decided to brave it and go outside.
Apesar da tempestade, ela decidiu enfrentar com coragem e sair.
2. To proceed despite obstacles or adverse conditions
He braved it through the cold weather to reach the meeting on time.
Ele enfrentou corajosamente o tempo frio para chegar à reunião a tempo.
NYC Slang
face it / tough it out
Synonyms
face itendure ittough it outweather itconfront it
Antonyms
avoid itfleeretreatback downsurrender

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentar com coragem
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encarar
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
aguentar firme
Regional colloquial expression
Portugal
enfrentar corajosamente
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

brave the elements
brave the storm
brave the odds
face the music
put on a brave face
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