bring down the curtain
To end or conclude something
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
bring down the hammer
To take severe or decisive action
bring down the house
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring forward
To move a scheduled event to an earlier time
bring home
to make something clear or relevant
bring it weak
to perform poorly or without enthusiasm
bring on
To encourage or initiate something to happen
bring one's arse to an anchor
to sit down or stop what one is doing
bring one's own hide to market
To take personal responsibility for one's actions
bring out in a rash
to cause someone to feel strong emotions
bring owls to Athens
to offer something to someone who already has plenty of it
bring round
to revive or restore someone's health or consciousness
bring someone to their knees
To defeat or weaken someone completely
bring to an end
To stop or terminate something
bring to bear
To apply or use something, especially a skill or resource, in a particular situation.
bring to heel
to make someone obey or behave
bring to justice
To punish or hold someone accountable for a crime or wrongdoing
bring to light
Reveal or expose something previously hidden or unknown
bring to nought
To make something completely useless or ineffective
bring to the hammer
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring to the table
to contribute skills or resources
bring together
Unite people or things
bring up the rear
To be at the back of a group or procession
broad and shallow
Lacking depth or detail, but covering a wide range of topics
broad brush
Describing something in general terms without details
broad in the beam
Having wide hips or a large buttocks
broad shoulders
Able to handle or cope with difficulties or responsibilities
broad strokes
Describing something in general terms without details
broaden someone's horizons
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
broken heart
Overwhelming sadness, typically due to a romantic separation
broken hearted
Overwhelmed with sorrow, typically due to a romantic separation
broken home
A family unit that has been disrupted by divorce or separation.
broken man
A person severely weakened or demoralized
broken record
Repeating something many times in a tedious way
broken reed
A person or thing that is unreliable or provides no support.
broken vessel
A person who is no longer useful or effective
bronx cheer
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brother and sister
a male and female sibling
brown and serve
partially cooked, to be finished by the user
brown bag
to eat lunch at work
brown bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brown noser
Someone who tries to win favor by flattering people or behaving in a way that is not genuine
brown power
political power or influence held by Hispanic or Latino people
brown study
a state of deep thought or daydreaming
brown thumb
Having a lack of ability to care for plants
browned off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brownian motion
Random and unpredictable movement or change
brownie point
an advantage or credit gained by doing something good
brush by
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brush down
to ignore or dismiss something
brush off
to ignore or dismiss something
brush up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bubble over
to be extremely happy or excited
buck down
to work diligently and seriously
buck fever
Nervous excitement or anxiety, especially when hunting
buck for
support or promote something
buck in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buck off
to get rid of someone or something unwanted
buck out
to throw someone off
buck up
to cheer up or become more enthusiastic
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