bring down on

attirare su, causare a

Far subire a qualcuno o qualcosa critiche, punizioni o altre conseguenze negative.

In inglese semplice: To cause someone or something to suffer criticism, punishment, or another bad result.

• His lies brought shame down on his family.
• The decision brought public anger down on the council.
• Why bring more trouble down on yourself?

Come si usa: bring something down on someone/something (His comments brought criticism down on the whole team.)

Sinonimi: bring upon, inflict on

Espressioni comuni: bring criticism down on, bring shame down on

far cadere su

Far cadere qualcosa dall’alto su una persona o una cosa.

In inglese semplice: To cause something above someone or something to fall onto them.

• The storm brought a tree down on our car.
• Don’t bring that shelf down on your head.
• The earthquake brought the roof down on the empty room.

Come si usa: bring something down on someone/something (The blast brought the ceiling down on the furniture.)

Espressioni comuni: bring something down on, bring down on someone