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steel onself for

/stiːl wʌnˈself fɔːr/

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/stiːl wʌnˈself fɔːr/C1formal
  • ruМысленно или эмоционально подготовить себя к чему-то трудному, неприятному или сложному, что должно произойти.

To mentally or emotionally prepare oneself for something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging that is about to happen.

  1. Prepare mentally for difficultyC1formal

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

    ruМорально подготовиться

    • She steeled herself for the difficult conversation with her boss.
    • He steeled himself for the long journey ahead.
    • They steeled themselves for the bad news.