bring to light

amber light

Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

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.

bring down the house

To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.

bring forward

To call up for consideration.