1 C1 idiomatic informal
to endure a difficult or embarrassing situation by showing confidence
"She decided to brass out the final round of questioning."
inseparable
brass out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
to face something boldly or shamelessly until it ends
In plain English
to keep acting brave through a hard or embarrassing time
What does "brass out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Literally, it suggests using brass as a symbol of nerve or boldness.
Actually means
to keep acting brave through a hard or embarrassing time
Usage tip
Extremely rare. Usually replaced by 'brass it out' or 'brazen out'.
Words that pair with "brass out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
a crisis criticism an awkward scene the day trouble opposition
How to conjugate "brass out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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