bracing up
Steeling oneself mentally
Bracing up is the act of steadying or strengthening oneself, especially in preparation for something difficult.
It often involves summoning courage or composure: She spent a moment bracing up before delivering the bad news.
The phrase can also mean physically supporting or reinforcing something: They were bracing up the old fence posts.
- jawBone holding teeth
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- stiff upper lipControlled emotional restraint
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- supportTo uphold or sustain
morale · pulling together · resolve · nerves of steel · readiness · getting ready · clench · steady · encouragement · strengthen · bolster · perseverance · inhale · deep breath · fortitude · chill · preparation · buckling down
bracing upcollapsing
Falling inward suddenly
giving way · buckling · crumbling · weakening · caving in
bracing upgiving up
Choosing to stop trying
losing heart · losing nerve · caving in · breaking down · falling apart