bring down the house

basket house

A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.

bet the house

Synonym of bet the farm.

bottom the house

To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

bring a knife to a gunfight

To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

bring a lump to someone's throat

To engender a strong emotional reaction.

bring back to life

To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

bring down the curtain

To bring something to an end.

bring down the hammer

To treat very harshly.