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bring round

idiom

To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.


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  1. 01

    albatross round one's neck

    Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

  2. 02

    ask round

    To enquire of several people.

  3. 03

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  4. 04

    bring a knife to a gunfight

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

  5. 05

    bring a lump to someone's throat

    To engender a strong emotional reaction.

  6. 06

    bring back to life

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

  7. 07

    bring down the curtain

    To bring something to an end.

  8. 08

    bring down the hammer

    To treat very harshly.

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