Alina Tran
2021-06-25 05:06
Brace up phrasal verb
To make something stronger by supporting it
When the tree is still young, you should brace it up by tying it to a stake.
To mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to happen
Before the race, my trainer told me to brace up.
The whole team must brace itself up for the next match against the toughest opponent.
She braced herself up for the inevitable arguments.
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
To assist someone to do something illegal or wrong
Use one's influence and power to support someone
1. Said when you decide to use your social influence to have an advantage over other people
2. To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets
3. To die or pass away
The verb "brace" should be conjugated according to its tense. The phrasal verb can be written as brace (something/someone) up or brace up (something/someone).
This phrase dated back to the early 1700s.
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