1 C1 idiomatic neutral
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."
inseparable
brazen out
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
to get through criticism, embarrassment, or trouble by acting boldly and shamelessly
In plain English
to pretend you are not worried and keep acting confident
What does "brazen out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
'Brazen' literally means bold and shameless, so the figurative meaning is fairly transparent.
Actually means
to pretend you are not worried and keep acting confident
Usage tip
Often has a negative tone, suggesting shamelessness rather than true courage.
Words that pair with "brazen out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
a scandal criticism an accusation the situation questions embarrassment
How to conjugate "brazen out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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