People who are sick often wonder what they did to bring this on.
The attacks brought on fears that the political process might be overtaken by violence.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
bring back something — bring back (something) 1. to cause something to become popular again. He s trying to bring back disco music. 2. to cause someone to remember something. That music always brings back happy memories. Related vocabulary: bring to mind… … New idioms dictionary
bring off something — bring off (something) to succeed in doing something. Only a megacorporation has the resources to bring off this kind of deal … New idioms dictionary
bring forth something — bring forth (something) to make something available. Maddie brought forth a new line of clothes … New idioms dictionary
bring out something — bring out (something) to make something obvious. Sometimes a crisis brings the best out in people. Oil polish brings out the grain of this beautiful old wood … New idioms dictionary
bring in something — bring in (something) to earn money. She brings in about $600 a week … New idioms dictionary
bring down something — bring down (someone/something) to remove a person or a government from power. The demonstrations reminded me of the troubles that brought down the president. The students were not just asking for reforms, they wanted to bring down the government … New idioms dictionary
bring in something — ˌbring sb ˈin sth | ˌbring ˈin sth derived to make or earn a particular amount of money • His freelance work brings him in about $20 000 a year. • The garage sale brought in about £200. • How much does she bring in now? Main entr … Useful english dictionary
bring somebody something back — ˌbring sb sthˈback | ˌbring sthˈback (for sb) derived to return with sth for sb • What did you bring the kids back from Italy? • I brought a T shirt back for Mark. Main entry: ↑bringderived … Useful english dictionary
bring someone/something into line — cause someone or something to conform the change in the law will bring Britain into line with Europe … Useful english dictionary
bring someone/something to mind — cause one to remember or think of someone or something all that marble brought to mind a mausoleum … Useful english dictionary
