How to Pronounce "bring down to earth"
expression
BRING DOWN to URTH
bring DOWN to URTH
Definition
To make someone more realistic by reminding them of practical matters or reality, often when they are being overly idealistic or dreamy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɝθ
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING DOWN to URTH
UK
bring DOWN to URTH
Listen in Context
Her teacher tried to bring her down to earth when she talked about becoming famous overnight.
He needed someone to bring him down to earth after winning the award.
Sometimes friends help us bring down to earth when we get too excited.
You need to bring yourself down to earth—life isn't a movie.