Phrases & Expressions

To succeed in doing something difficult.

• It was a difficult task, but she managed to bring it off.
• Can you bring off this complex negotiation?

To cause disgrace or dishonor to someone or something.

• His actions brought shame on his family.
• Don't bring shame on our school with your behavior.

To cause an audience to react with great enthusiasm, laughter, or applause.

• Her jokes brought the house down.
• The band brought the house down with their final song.

To bring someone back around after they've fainted or passed out.

• Pour some water on his face to bring him to.
• It took a few minutes to bring him to after he fainted.

To bring something to an end.

• We need to bring this discussion to a close.
• The chairman brought the meeting to a close.

To increase a price, number, or level significantly.

• The hotel bumped up the room rates for the festival.
• They bumped up the heating because it was cold.

To use up fuel, energy or calories by burning.

• The pilot had to burn off excess fuel before landing.
• A long walk will help you burn off those extra calories.

A small jet aircraft used for business travel by companies or individuals.

• The CEO travels by business jet.
• They hired a business jet for the urgent meeting.

To praise or compliment someone excessively, usually to gain their favor.

• He's just buttering up the boss to get a promotion.
• She tried to butter me up with compliments.

An investment strategy where you buy assets and hold them for a long time.

• His strategy is buy and hold.
• Buy and hold works well for index funds.