Bring down on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

BRING DOUN-ahn

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn

bring-DAUN-on

Definition

To cause something, usually negative or unwanted, to happen to oneself or someone else as a result of one's actions.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for bringing trouble, punishment, or consequences on someone, often written or formal. Common in 'bring down trouble/punishment on oneself.' Not used for positive results.

• Spanish: atraer sobre - provocar en contra
• Portuguese (BR): atrair para cima - trazer consequências para
• Portuguese (PT): atrair sobre - trazer consequências para
• Chinese (Simplified): 招致到...身上 - 引来（不好的事情）
• Chinese (Traditional): 招致到...身上 - 引來（不好的事情）
• Hindi: अपने ऊपर ले आना - किसी पर लाना (आमतौर पर कुछ बुरा)
• Arabic: جلب على (نفسه أو على شخص)
• Bengali: নিজের ওপর ডেকে আনা - ঝামেলা ডেকে আনা
• Russian: навлечь на - навлечь на себя
• Japanese: 〜を招く - 〜を引き起こす
• Vietnamese: gây ra cho - tự chuốc lấy
• Korean: 초래하다 - 불러오다
• Turkish: başına getirmek - üzerine çekmek
• Urdu: مسلط کرنا - اپنے اوپر لے آنا
• Indonesian: membawa ke atas - menimbulkan pada diri sendiri

Example Sentences

His careless actions brought down on him a lot of criticism.

basic

She didn't want to bring down on her family any more problems.

basic

The manager warned that breaking the rules could bring down on us serious consequences.

basic

He made some bad investments that brought down on him a financial disaster.

natural

Posting that comment online might bring down on you a lot of unwanted attention.

natural

If you lie to your boss, you could bring down on yourself some serious trouble.

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