bring down

[bring down] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}

1. To deflate (someone's ego).

* /John brought Ted down very cleverly with his remarks./

2. To depress (someone).

* /The funeral brought me down completely./

Tags:

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


	↑ Grab this Headline Animator Subscribe to Learn American Idioms day-by-day by Email

	See also »
	bringdown [bringdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. (from "bring down", past "brought down"). A critical or cutting ... A Dictionary of American Idioms bring up the rear [bring up the rear] {v. phr.} 1. To come last in a march, parade, or ... A Dictionary of American Idioms bring up [bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of (a child); raise, train, educate. * /He ... A Dictionary of American Idioms bring around [bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. ... A Dictionary of American Idioms American Idioms American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms is based on original book by ... Dictionary of American Idioms bring out [bring out] {v.} 1. To cause to appear; make clear. * /His report brought out ... A Dictionary of American Idioms bring down the house [bring down the house] {v. phr.}, {informal} To start an audience laughing or clapping enthusiastically. ... A Dictionary of American Idioms

	Latest news »
	RSS-feeds We have added RSS functionality to the site. At present you can subscribe to any of the following RSS feeds: search (keywords), ... Warm Wishes! Sky-net-eye.com Team Wishes You all the Best in 2009!