I nearly brained myself on that machine.

The historian bracketed the three events together as representing a turning point in the nation's history.

She braked hard when she saw a child run out into the road.

He is so bird-brained that he forgot his own name.

I love browsing through antique shops and finding all sorts of bric-a-brac.

Don't forget to engage the parking brake before leaving the car.

He suffered from a brain hemorrhage and had to undergo surgery.

"Do you think I should take that offer of a promotion?" " Why not? It's such a no-brainer ."