bring home

phrase

: to make unmistakably clear
brought home the importance of exercise

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Related Stories Gadis, 20, has just been brought home as the fourth wife of 50-year-old Abi. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Dine-in, take-out or just bring home fresh pasta to cook up in your own kitchen. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Sierra, his brother said, brought home stray dogs and fed them. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 But today the man bringing home the big trophies is Álex Palou, who this year sealed his fifth title in six seasons. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring home

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bring home was in 1802

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“Bring home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20home. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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