Bring down on one Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To cause trouble, problems, or negative consequences for yourself, often because of your own actions or mistakes.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
This is a somewhat formal or literary phrase. Usually used in the form 'bring X down on oneself/himself/etc.' Commonly found in writing rather than speech. Not the same as just 'bring down' (which means 'reduce' or 'make fall'). Often used with 'trouble', 'danger', 'punishment', or 'problems'.
उदाहरण वाक्य
If you lie, you may bring down trouble on yourself.
basic
His actions brought punishment down on him.
basic
She didn't want to bring danger down on her family.
basic
By ignoring the warning, he brought disaster down on himself.
natural
Speaking out could bring down unwanted attention on you.
natural
He made enemies and brought all this trouble down on himself.
natural