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23 February
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What does "bring it to something" is that a formal expression? like "try to find a good spot to bring it to a halt". mean?
What does "bring it to something" is that a formal expression? like "try to find a good spot to bring it to a halt". mean?
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- English (US)
"Bring it to a halt" is a phrase that means to stop. You "bring a car to a halt at the stop sign", meaning you stop at the stop sign.
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yeah thatnks but is it in common use? or is it usually in like literary work?
- English (US)
@bburingkle It is in use, but it is somewhat formal. The main context I can think of is a driving exam or lesson. It's not very common outside of that.
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@htk888 oh i got it thanks for the answer!
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- English (UK) Near fluent
There are other phrases like: "Brought it to fruition/a conclusion"
"Brought him to his knees"
Though, yes, It's a bit formal and not used as much.
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