She tried to 'put on/up a brave face/front' [=she tried to appear brave or calm] despite the pain of the injury.
The company was slow to enter the 'brave new world' of computer technology.
I had to 'brave the elements' [=go out in bad weather] to get to work.
(..) We don't know each other. I owe you nothing. In fact, you owe me for taking in the refugees, at great personal risk. Oh, you were very brave staying in here while Maggie and Sasha saved this place. Your courage was inspiring. Hey, don't you work for me? Aren't we friends? (..)2017 TvShow: The Walking Dead Title: Rock in the Road Season: 7 Episode 9