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weather the storm

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weather the storm 
1. Fig. to experience and survive a storm. We decided to stay in the building and weather the storm there with the other visitors.
2. Fig. to experience something and survive it. (Fig. on {2}.) The manager went on another shouting rampage and frightened his assistants. The rest of us stayed in our offices to weather the storm.
See also: storm, weather
weather the storm also ride out the storm
to continue to exist and not be harmed during a difficult period Johnson apparently has weathered the storm over his careless remarks.
See also: storm, weather

weather the storm

to be all right despite experiencing serious problems or great difficulties Bob lost his job, but somehow his family weathered the storm.
See also: storm, weather
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They had not gone above two miles when a violent storm of rain overtook them; and, as they happened to be at the same time in sight of an ale-house, Partridge, with much earnest entreaty, prevailed with Jones to enter, and weather the storm.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Well, I can weather the storm -- I, whom, notwithstanding, you tax with fear -- not with bravado, that is not my way; but I am firm.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Strong enough themselves to weather the storm that was largely their own brewing, they turned loose and plundered the wrecks that floated about them.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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