bring something under control—manage to obtain one’s authority or power over a situation, etc.: The fire started yesterday afternoon and was finally brought under control late last night. take control of something— 1. assume charge of a situation, etc.: That opportunity resides in creating a new generation of entrepreneurs who will take control of the […]
Difference between Bring something to the ground and Get something off the ground
bring something to the ground— 1. (of a plane) land: He made the landing as carefully as he could and brought the plane to the ground with as much care as possible. 2. topple smth. by a blow or shot: But it was the arrow of the elder man which pierced the animal and brought […]
Difference between Bring something to naught and Set something at naught
bring something to naught—(of plans, efforts, etc.) ruin or render useless: An alliance between them, albeit temporary… was quite effective enough to bring the best efforts to naught. set something at naught—(dated) disregard smth.; consider smth. to be of little value: The tendency of all lunacy is to set at naught first the optional and […]
Difference between Bring something to light and Shed light on something
bring something to light—reveal smth.; make smth. known: Facts of the utmost importance will be brought to light by the ringing of birds. shed light on something—(also: throw light on something ) clarify or explain smth.: Recent research has shed new light on the causes of the disease.
Difference between Bring something to a pretty pass and Bring something to pass
bring something to a pretty pass—reduce smth. to an unfortunate condition: But what has brought the company to such a pretty pass since I last worked for it? bring something to pass —(dated) cause smth. to happen; carry out or accomplish smth.: Strafford really went some way towards bringing his scheme to pass.
Difference between Bring something out in someone and Bring something out of someone
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.
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 […]