brace yourself
phrase
—said to warn someone to be prepared for something
Brace yourself. I have some bad news.
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The remaining ingredients are (brace yourself) anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, barrier-strengthening, moisture-retaining, pollution-protecting, and softening.
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26 June 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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“Brace yourself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brace%20yourself. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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