brass out

C1 informal inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to keep acting brave through a hard or embarrassing time

Literal meaning: Literally, it suggests using brass as a symbol of nerve or boldness.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

rare

to endure a difficult or embarrassing situation by showing confidence

"She decided to brass out the final round of questioning."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Extremely rare. Usually replaced by 'brass it out' or 'brazen out'.

a crisis criticism an awkward scene the day trouble opposition

Base

brass out

I/you/we/they

3rd person

brasses out

he/she/it

Past simple

brassed out

yesterday

Past participle

brassed out

have + pp

-ing form

brassing out

continuous

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