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steel oneself against

/stiːl wʌnˈself əˈɡenst/

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phrase

/stiːl wʌnˈself əˈɡenst/C1formal
  • ruМысленно подготовить себя к столкновению с чем-то трудным, неприятным или болезненным; морально или психологически приготовиться к испытанию или трудностям.

To mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or painful; to brace oneself emotionally or psychologically for a challenge or hardship.

  1. Prepare mentally for difficultyC1formal

    To make oneself emotionally or mentally ready to face something unpleasant or difficult.

    ruПриготовиться морально к трудностям

    • She steeled herself against the bad news.
    • He steeled himself against the criticism he knew was coming.
    • They steeled themselves against the harsh winter conditions.