bring to nought
To mar; to thwart.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The rain brought our picnic plans to nought.”
“A sudden change in the law brought all our hard work to nought, forcing us to start over.”
“Despite his years of careful planning and investment, a single market crash brought his entire business empire to nought.”
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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.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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bring home
To earn (money).
Last updated August 10, 2026