to be the cause of something bad, especially an illness
to make something bad happen to someone
Elaine had regretted instantly what she had done to bring on his daring flattery.
He accused her of bringing shame and disgrace on the family.
I don’t know what’s brought this on – he’s usually so friendly.
She nearly died of a heart attack brought on by fear.
The lake's temperature wasn't down to freezing, but it was cold enough to bring on moderate hypothermia if she stayed in too long.
`Easiest way to bring on a heart-attack," Langton observed.
`I like the way it goes Ya boo sucks, bring on the dancing girls.
brings on
bringing on
brought on
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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