bring home

Idioms  

1. Get to the heart of a matter, make perfectly clear. For example, The crash brought home the danger of drinking and driving. This term uses home in the figurative sense of “touching someone or something closely.” [Second half of 1800s]

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bring home

The small chain, which prides itself on sustainability efforts, also has a bin in the lobby to donate clothing you don’t want to pack to bring home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The team wrapped up a 4-1 series win against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday to bring home their first title since 1973.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Rice said he also took an additional bag to bring home the trophy, but returned with his suitcase empty.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

Trump was offered rose seeds to bring home for the White House Rose Garden, the Chinese said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

She ask can I bring home the fresh stuff from the Brown Cow.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

Related Words

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