bring on — to cause something to happen or begin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to cause something to happen or begin
Pronunciation (IPA): /brɪŋ ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- Eating too much pizza brought on my stomach ache.
- The coach said, 'Bring on the substitute player!'
- His terrible singing brought on a chorus of complaints from the neighbors.
bring on
NOUN[/brɪŋ ɑːn/]
to cause something to happen or begin
to cause something to happen or begin
Ring on the chimes, sing on the chorus, bring on the finale!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'bring on' derives from Old English 'bringan', meaning 'to carry or convey', combined with the preposition 'on'. Originally denoting the physical act of bringing something forward, the phrase evolved to mean 'to cause to happen' or 'to provoke', as in bringing forth a challenge or difficulty.
Breakdown
bring (Old English 'bringan', to carry or convey) + on (preposition indicating direction forward or upward, implying causation or initiation of action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Eating too much pizza brought on my stomach ache.”
“The coach said, 'Bring on the substitute player!'”
“His terrible singing brought on a chorus of complaints from the neighbors.”
“Climate change is bringing on more extreme weather patterns.”
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