We need to bring all our resources to bear on this project.
bring to bear
idiomTo apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.
The company decided to bring its best legal team to bear on the contract negotiations to ensure a favorable outcome.
The government brought significant diplomatic pressure to bear on the neighboring nation, hoping to resolve the border dispute without further military escalation.
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average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
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bear in mind
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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bear the brunt
To endure the worst part of something.
Last updated April 17, 2026