Brace Oneself For (Verb)
Meaning
Prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Doctors often have to brace themselves for delivering bad news to patients and their families.
- You'll need to brace yourself for a long and grueling commute in this city's notorious traffic.
- She braced herself for the inevitable argument that would ensue with her sister whenever they discussed politics.
- It's essential to brace yourself for the aftermath of a natural disaster, both physically and emotionally.
- He had to brace himself for the scathing review that would likely appear in the morning's newspaper.