bring something out in someone—cause a particular intrinsic quality to be displayed by a person: War sometimes brings out the worst in people. bring something out of someone—cause smth. to be said by a person: We threatened him a little and that brought the truth out of him.
Category: Confusing Phrases
Difference between Bring something into question and Call something into question
bring something into question—raise the issue of smth.: My promotion brings into question the status of certain other members of staff. call something into question—(also: put something in question) express doubts about smth.: His moral standards have been called into question. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase call the question—used […]
Difference between Bring something into challenge and Lay challenge to something
bring something into challenge—express serious doubts about smth.: After each publication … there always turn up some authors who bring into challenge these conclusions. lay challenge to something— 1. lay claim to smth.; demand smth. as one’s due: We can’t imagine that Calgary thinks it can lay challenge to being the most cultured. 2. = […]
Difference between Bring someone up and Bring someone up short
bring someone up—raise a child; educate a person: I was brought up on a farm in Somerset and have been riding and hunting almost since I could walk. bring someone up short—confound or confuse smb.: A translator is often brought up short by simple words that have no exact equivalent in another language.
Difference between Bring someone under control and Bring someone under one’s control
bring someone under control—subject a person to restraint of behavior: Princess Máxima tried to bring the children under control with a stern face, but failed at the attempt. bring someone under one’s control—achieve dominion over a person; subject smb. to one’s authority: The dictator was at last able to bring the army under his control.
Difference between Bring someone to justice and Do justice to someone
bring someone to justice—arrest, try and sentence a person who has committed a crime: “Cannot this infamous scoundrel be brought to justice?” I inquired. do justice to someone—acknowledge smb.’s merits: For many years the London public has failed to do justice to the prima ballerina. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the […]
Difference between Bring someone to grief and Give someone grief
bring someone to grief—cause a person to experience misfortune, injury or ruin: He was noted for having a quick temper, which often brought him to grief. give someone grief— 1. cause smb. pain or sorrow: This bite really gave me grief , and yet it is still a mildish bite from one of the less […]
Difference between Bring someone low and Lay someone low
bring someone low—defeat smb. or force into a humble position: The cruel rulers were brought low by the determined action of the people. lay someone low— 1. knock smb. to the ground: With one blow, the experienced fighter laid his young opponent low. 2. (of a disease) make a person take to bed (usually Passive): […]
Difference between Bring someone into the world and Usher someone into the world
bring someone into the world— 1. give birth to a child: Do you know what the finest thing you’ve done is—aside from bringing Hugh into the world? 2. (of a doctor) attend the birth of a child: I’ve known Mrs. Anderson a long time—brought her two children into the world—and she’s a fine little woman. […]
Difference between Bring someone into the picture and Put someone in the picture
bring someone into the picture—cause smb. to be involved in or concerned with a situation: “You may need me as a witness….”“No Steve. Unless it becomes absolutely necessary to bring you into the picture, I think I’d rather not.” put someone in the picture—tell smb. about a situation; give a person all the relevant information: […]
Difference between Bring someone down to earth and Bring someone to the ground
bring someone down to earth— 1. cause a pilot to descend: If you take your parachute you have a certain return ticket, and one that will bring you safely down to earth. 2. (also: bring someone down) make a person return to reality (face unpleasant truth, etc.): So I call for the bill. Which brings […]
Difference between Bring someone down and Bring someone down a peg
bring someone down— 1. (also: bring someone to the ground) cause a person to come down or fall: In American football, you have to try to bring down your opponent. 2. (also: bring someone to the ground) defeat an enemy or an opponent: Truman wanted to bring down his rival in the next election and […]