bring the house down
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I would bet an entire wishbone they’re slinging pans of macaroni and cheese that will bring the house down.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
This psychedelic-looking dive doesn’t have a stage, but there’s more than enough space for you to bring the house down.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
"On Earth, a quake of this size would probably break windows, shake things off shelves, etc., but would not bring the house down," Fernando said.
From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2023
On Saturday, Ironworks' final night, it falls to the Highlands' Elephant Sessions to bring the house down.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023
“You’re going to bring the house down on our heads!”
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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