1 C1 idiomatic informal
to keep going through an unpleasant or embarrassing situation by acting confidently
"He knew the audience was hostile, but he brassed it out and finished his speech."
inseparable
brass it out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
to endure or face a difficult situation with boldness and nerve
In plain English
to stay strong and act brave until something hard is over
What does "brass it out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Literally, it suggests using 'brass' meaning boldness or nerve to get through something.
Actually means
to stay strong and act brave until something hard is over
Usage tip
Rare and mainly British. Often sounds dated or dialectal, and many learners are more likely to hear 'brazen out' or 'tough it out'.
Words that pair with "brass it out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
criticism trouble a scandal the interview the meeting the pressure
How to conjugate "brass it out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
brass it out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
brasses it out
he/she/it
Past simple
brassed it out
yesterday
Past participle
brassed it out
have + pp
-ing form
brassing it out
continuous
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