How to Pronounce "bring down the house"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaʊs
BRING DOW-n thuh HOWS
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /hʌʊs
bring DOW-n thuh HOWS
Definition
To perform so well in a show, speech, or performance that the audience responds with loud applause or enthusiasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaʊs
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /hʌʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING DOW-n thuh HOWS
UK
bring DOW-n thuh HOWS
Listen in Context
Her singing brought down the house at the school concert.
The comedian's jokes always bring down the house.
They hope their performance will bring down the house tonight.
He told one story that totally brought down the house — people were crying with laughter.