bring suit against bring suit against {v. phr.} To sue someone in a court of law. Fred brought suit against Tom for fraud and embezzlement. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment