Phrases & Expressions

To eat or drink after a period of not eating, especially after fasting.

• We will break the fast at sunset.
• It is time to break the fast.

To end a romantic relationship.

• They broke up last month.
• She broke up with her boyfriend after two years.

To feel relaxed and stop worrying because a problem or danger has passed.

• The doctor said it was nothing serious, so I can breathe easy now.
• You can breathe easy; the test results were negative.

To cause something to fall or move downwards.

• Please bring down the box from the top shelf.
• Can you help me bring down the suitcases from the attic?

To earn a particular amount of money from a job.

• He brings home a good salary.
• She brings home about two thousand pounds a month.

To earn or produce an amount of money or profit.

• This new product will bring in a lot of revenue.
• Her part-time job brings in about 800 dollars a month.

To cause people or things to be together in one place.

• The festival brings people together from all over the world.
• Let's bring the chairs together to form a circle.

To gain control over something that is dangerous or difficult.

• The firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
• It took time to bring the situation under control.

To care for a child until he or she is an adult.

• She brought up three children alone.
• I was brought up by my grandparents in a small village.

To mention a topic or problem so that it can be discussed.

• We need to bring up the issue of budget cuts.
• She decided to bring up the matter at the next meeting.