Bring on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

BRING-awn

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒn

bring-ON

Definition

To cause something to happen, usually something bad; also used informally to express readiness or challenge (like 'let it happen').

Usage & Nuances

Often used for causing illness, trouble, or negative results ('bring on headaches', 'bring on a crisis'). Informally, 'bring it on' expresses readiness or eagerness for a challenge. Don't confuse with just 'bring' (to carry or fetch).

• Spanish: provocar - causar - que venga (expresión informal)
• Portuguese (BR): provocar - causar - pode vir (expressão informal)
• Portuguese (PT): provocar - causar - que venha (expressão informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起 - 导致 - 来吧（口语表达）
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起 - 導致 - 來吧（口語表達）
• Hindi: लाना - उत्पन्न करना - आओ (अनौपचारिक अभिव्यक्ति)
• Arabic: يُسبب - يجلب - هيا (تعبير غير رسمي)
• Bengali: কারণ হওয়া - উস্কে দেওয়া - চ্যালেঞ্জ গ্রহণ করা
• Russian: вызывать - приводить к - принять вызов
• Japanese: 引き起こす - かかってこい（挑戦を受ける時）
• Vietnamese: gây ra - chấp nhận thử thách
• Korean: 야기하다 - 도전 받아들이다
• Turkish: neden olmak - meydan okumayı kabul etmek
• Urdu: سبب بننا - چیلنج قبول کرنا
• Indonesian: menyebabkan - tantanganku, silakan!

Example Sentences

Too much stress can bring on headaches.

basic

Cold weather can bring on a cough.

basic

Eating late at night can bring on stomach pain.

basic

You're ready to play against the champions? Bring on the challenge!

natural

The new tax may bring on more economic problems.

natural

Summer storms? Bring them on—I love the rain!

natural