The act of embracing something, or a situation, by using it to empower yourself. To “lean into” something is to own it, to cast off disparagement. You move forward and deal with it with unhindered confidence, casting off concerns and cares.
Instead of letting a shortcoming hold you back, you find acceptance in the situation, perhaps even going as far as to pride yourself on it. “Leaning into it” may even imply doing more of the “thing” in question, or highlighting it, as a means to overpower it and have it no longer be deemed a weakness or unfortunate hangup.
The phrase may have risen itself from the physical act of bracing yourself against an impacting force, in the same way a person may tighten their stand against an incoming tidal wave.
Instead of letting a shortcoming hold you back, you find acceptance in the situation, perhaps even going as far as to pride yourself on it. “Leaning into it” may even imply doing more of the “thing” in question, or highlighting it, as a means to overpower it and have it no longer be deemed a weakness or unfortunate hangup.
The phrase may have risen itself from the physical act of bracing yourself against an impacting force, in the same way a person may tighten their stand against an incoming tidal wave.
"He was often self conscious about having red hair, but recently he decided to lean into it and really prided himself on it being his look."
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Leana is the sweetest and the cutest person in the world. any guy would be really lucky to have her. She is brave and fearless and that's why she is loved by the boys. In my eyes, she is the perfect angel.
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Simply the most awesome person to ever live. She is kind, sweet, beautiful, thoughtful, funny, intelligent, and has an odd, but cute, obsession for pandas.
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Simply the most awesome person to ever live. She is kind, sweet, beautiful, thoughtful, funny, intelligent, and has an odd, but cute, obsession for pandas.
Adjective
Can be used as a synonym for all the adjectives listed above.
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by awkward.pineapples January 24, 2011
Get the Leanda mug.Leah- Goddess body and Beautiful but doesnt realize it, has a great sense of style, hates labels, loves big hair, gives the best advice, can sometimes become hysterical but that adds to her personality, shes seems like a quiet good girl when you first meet her but when you actually get to know her shes quite the oppisite. She gets frustrated at clingy people at times and can get offended easily but thats because she doesnt have the highest of self esteems. Even though there is no reason for her esteem to be so slow, shes gorgeousssss. Obsessed with movies. Know-it-all, but really isn't. She gives everyone a chance no matter who you are. Shes an amazing person. If you know her, consider yourself lucky.
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Get the Leah mug.Leah is someone you will most likely fall in love with and never forget. Leah is the most beautiful thing you will ever see and her soul is even more beautiful. She does not realize this but she is the most amazing thing that has happened on the face of this planet. She may leave you and never tell you why but don't worry too much, remind yourself that she's simply finding her own way. If you have the opportunity and privilege to see her face be grateful, such incredible and profoundly beautiful things don't happen too often in this universe.
Leah outshines a supernovae.
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