brace up

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A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of preparing oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult or unpleasant, or to become more resilient.

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1. Prepare for difficultyinformal

   To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult or unpleasant.

   الاستعداد للصعاب

   • You need to brace up for the tough exam ahead.
   • She braced up before delivering the bad news.
   • He braced himself up for the long journey.

   الأضدادcollapsesuccumbwaverweakenyield

2. Strengthen or supportinformal

   To make something stronger or more stable, or to become more resilient.

   تقوية ودعم

   • The team braced up their defense before the final match.
   • We need to brace up the old fence before the storm.
   • She braced up her resolve to face the challenge.

   المرادفاتbolsterbuttressfortifyreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   الأضدادdestabilizeundermineweaken

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