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Phrase(s): bring someone or something out
Go to bring someone or something out of something., Phrase(s): bring something out (in someone)
to cause a particular quality to be displayed by a person, such as virtue, courage, a mean streak, selfishness, etc. • You bring the best out in me. • This kind of thing brings out the worst in me., Phrase(s): bring something out
1. to issue something; to publish something; to present something [to the public]. • I am bringing a new book out. • I hear you have brought out a new edition of your book. 2. Go to bring something out of someone., Phrase(s): bring someone out (on something)
Lit. to make someone come onto the stage from the stage sides or wings. (See also bring someone on.) • Let’s applaud loudly and bring her out on stage again. • Lily was brought out on stage by the applause.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Expose or reveal; make conspicuous. For example, His book brought out some new facts about the war, or Her photographs bring out the play of light on her subjects. [Late 1500s] 2. Nurture or develop a quality, as in A gifted teacher brings out the best in pupils. [c. 1700] 3. Present to the public. For example, The publisher decided to bring out this dictionary in a single volume, or Debutantes traditionally are brought out at a ball. [c. 1800]
American Heritage Idioms