B
Idioms beginning with "B"
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[bring down about one's ears] or [bring down around one's ears]
See: [ABOUT ONE'S EARS].
[bring down the house] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To start an audience laughing or clapping enthusiastically.
The principal's story was funny in itself and also touched their loyalties, so it brought down the house.
* /The President made a fine speech […]
[bring home] {v.}
To show clearly; emphasize; make (someone) realize; demonstrate.
The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving.
* /A parent or teacher should bring home to children the […]
[bring home the bacon] {v. phr.}, {informal}
1. To support your family; earn the family living.
He was a steady fellow, who always brought home the bacon.
2. To win a game or prize.
The football team brought home the bacon.
[bring in] {v.}
In baseball: To enable men on base to score, score.
Dick's hit brought in both base runners.
A walk and a triple brought in a run in the third inning.
[bring into line] {v. phr.}
To make someone conform to the accepted standard.
Sam had to be brought into line when he refused to take his muddy shoes off the cocktail table.
[bring off] {v.}
To do (something difficult); perform successfully (an act of skill); accomplish (something requiring unusual ability).
By skillful discussion, Mr. White had brought off an agreement that had seemed impossible to get.
* /He tried […]
[bring on] {v.}
To result in; cause; produce.
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the summer of 1914 brought on the First World War.
Spinal meningitis brought on John's deafness when he was six years old.
* /Reading in a poor light may […]
[bring out] {v.}
1. To cause to appear; make clear.
His report brought out the foolishness of the plan.
Brushing will bring out the beauty of your hair.
2. To help (an ability or skill) grow or develop.
* /The teacher's coaching brought out […]