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bring down

verb

to cause to fall
the fighter aircraft brought the enemy down
the ministers agreed to bring down the price of oil
slang.
usually passive to cause to be elated and then suddenly depressed, as from using drugs

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The government said earlier in February that its plans would "bring down bills for households and businesses for good" and lowering them by "up to £300 by 2030" remains an objective.

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A friend of mine who attended the L.A. rally said that while it was a rousing attack on current leadership, he didn’t hear a coherent, winning plan to bring down the ruling party.

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The UK government has so far focused on targeting people-smuggling gangs to bring down illegal migration, which is one of Labour's biggest challenges.

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That would bring down the inflation rate, but would be small mercy to anyone who is suddenly unemployed.

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“When he catches the ball, he’s tough to bring down because of how big he is. And in the run game or pass protection, in some ways, he’s almost like having a sixth offensive lineman.”

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bringdown bring down the curtain

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