Bring something home to somebody
verb
To make a point or truth clear and understandable to somebody.
The documentary brought home the severity of the climate crisis to many viewers.
Often appears as...
- bring truth home to somebody
- bring reality home to somebody
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To deliver something to someone's home.
You don't have to carry your purchases around the mall. We can bring them home to you.
Often appears as...
- bring groceries home to somebody
- bring purchase home to somebody
verb
To return with something to someone's home, especially as a souvenir or a gift.
I always try to bring a little something home to my wife whenever I travel on business.
Often appears as...
- bring gift home to somebody
- bring souvenir home to somebody
verb
To make a point or truth clear and understandable to somebody.
The documentary brought home the severity of the climate crisis to many viewers.
Often appears as...
- bring truth home to somebody
- bring reality home to somebody
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To deliver something to someone's home.
You don't have to carry your purchases around the mall. We can bring them home to you.
Often appears as...
- bring groceries home to somebody
- bring purchase home to somebody
verb
To return with something to someone's home, especially as a souvenir or a gift.
I always try to bring a little something home to my wife whenever I travel on business.
Often appears as...
- bring gift home to somebody
- bring souvenir home to somebody
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often underscores the emotional significance when someone grasps a concept.
Her powerful speech really brought home to us the importance of voting.
Pro Tip 2/3Realization Moment
Used when someone has a moment of realization or awakening due to a clear explanation.
Seeing the aftermath of the hurricane really brought home to him the effects of climate change.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Power
Indicates that an argument or example is particularly convincing or impactful.
The charity's presentation brought home the plight of the homeless to the community.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often underscores the emotional significance when someone grasps a concept.
Her powerful speech really brought home to us the importance of voting.
Pro Tip 2/3Realization Moment
Used when someone has a moment of realization or awakening due to a clear explanation.
Seeing the aftermath of the hurricane really brought home to him the effects of climate change.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Power
Indicates that an argument or example is particularly convincing or impactful.
The charity's presentation brought home the plight of the homeless to the community.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often underscores the emotional significance when someone grasps a concept.
Her powerful speech really brought home to us the importance of voting.
Pro Tip 2/3Realization Moment
Used when someone has a moment of realization or awakening due to a clear explanation.
Seeing the aftermath of the hurricane really brought home to him the effects of climate change.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Power
Indicates that an argument or example is particularly convincing or impactful.
The charity's presentation brought home the plight of the homeless to the community.
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