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Bring Down the House

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To give an extraordinary performance that earns roaring applause and widespread approval

In context

01

Her loyal friends cheered enthusiastically from the front row as her soulful vocal solo brought down the house.

02

The lifelong comedy partners delivered a heartfelt routine that truly brought down the house at the theater.

Synonyms

steal the show,receive a standing ovation,wow the crowd

Antonyms

fall flat,bore the audience,bomb on stage

Collocations

bring down the house with laughter,performance brought down the house,guaranteed to bring down the house

Sources

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