The comedian told a funny joke and brought down the house.
bring down the house
idiomTo garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
The lead singer gave such an incredible performance that she brought down the house at the end of the concert.
When the young actor delivered his final monologue with such raw intensity, the audience rose to their feet and brought down the house.
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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.
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bet the house
Synonym of bet the farm.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.
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bring a knife to a gunfight
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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bring a lump to someone's throat
To engender a strong emotional reaction.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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bring down the curtain
To bring something to an end.
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bring down the hammer
To treat very harshly.