How to Pronounce "bring the house down"
expression
BRING thuh HOWS DOWN
bring thuh HOWS DOWN
Definition
To make an audience react with loud applause, laughter, or excitement, especially by giving an excellent or entertaining performance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaʊs/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ðə, ði/ /hʌʊs/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING thuh HOWS DOWN
UK
bring thuh HOWS DOWN
Listen in Context
The magician brought the house down with his last trick.
Her song brought the house down at the concert.
The comedian's joke brought the house down.
They weren't expecting to bring the house down, but their dance blew everyone away.