brazen out
Face down boldly
To brazen out a situation is to face it boldly despite embarrassment, guilt, or unfavorable odds—refusing to show shame or back down.
The phrase implies pushing through by sheer audacity rather than merit: Caught in the lie, she decided to brazen it out rather than confess.
Sometimes appears as brazen through.
- stand up toConfront without retreating
- outbraveSurpass in courage
- hutzpahShameless boldness
- effronteryShameless, insolent boldness
- defiantOpenly resisting control
face down · unabashed · face up · face out · undaunted · audacity · face up to · bluff · confront · stand firm · impudence · barefaced · face the music · take it on the chin · stick to one's guns · courage · hold one's ground · stand your ground
brazen outback down
Withdraw from a stance
apologize · retreat · capitulate · cave in · give in
brazen outcower
Shrink back in dread
shrink away · crumble · break down · cringe · hang one's head
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