Definder - what does the word mean?

What is brace yourself?

Phrase used when something unbelievable wonderful is about to happen to someone else or even to yourself and without this warning the person's heart might stop -- at least for a moment!"

"Brace yourself, you're about to get the ride of your life!"

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Brace yourself - what is it?

In the small Norfolk town of Kings Lynn and the villages surrounding, 'bracing yourself' is a term followed by a face similar to a gurn. The facial expression is called 'a brace'or 'the brace' with an 'urghh' sound attached

Rob:Brace yourself Jamzo!
Jamzo:*Braces* URGHHHHHH!

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What does "brace yourself" mean?

Prepare yourself mentally or emotionally for hearing something unpleasant, out of place or inappropriate.

"...they dropped the ball and now, brace yourself -- they're making us pay for it."

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Brace yourself - what does it mean?

Preparing to hear something emotionally bad, or preparing for an impact (for an example: car going to crash)

*car about to crash*
Driver: Brace yourselves boys!

or

Girl 1: Brace yourself, because you're not going to like what I'm about to say.

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