How to Pronounce "bring down on one"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwən
BRING-DOWN-awn-WUHN
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɒn
bring-DOWN-on-WON
Definition
To cause trouble, problems, or negative consequences for yourself, often because of your own actions or mistakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwən
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING-DOWN-awn-WUHN
UK
bring-DOWN-on-WON
Listen in Context
If you lie, you may bring down trouble on yourself.
His actions brought punishment down on him.
She didn't want to bring danger down on her family.
By ignoring the warning, he brought disaster down on himself.