|
Definition of Brace oneself for
1. Verb. Prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant.
Exact synonyms: Prepare For, Steel Oneself Against, Steel Onself For
Generic synonyms: Harden, Indurate, Inure
Generic synonyms: Harden, Indurate, Inure
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brace Oneself For
Literary usage of Brace oneself for
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Expositions by Samuel Cox (1888)
"Have you yet to learn that it is much easier to brace oneself for great endeavours
than to maintain a faithful discharge of simple and lesser duties? easier ..."