brazen out

C1 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

to pretend you are not worried and keep acting confident

Literal meaning: 'Brazen' literally means bold and shameless, so the figurative meaning is fairly transparent.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic neutral

uncommon

to deal with an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving as if nothing is wrong

"He tried to brazen out the mistake instead of apologizing."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Often has a negative tone, suggesting shamelessness rather than true courage.

a scandal criticism an accusation the situation questions embarrassment

Base

brazen out

I/you/we/they

3rd person

brazens out

he/she/it

Past simple

brazened out

yesterday

Past participle

brazened out

have + pp

-ing form

brazening out

continuous

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bluff through face out ride out shrug off put a bold face on it

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