They will bring the old painting to the hammer next week.
bring to the hammer
idiomTo put up for sale by auction.
The family decided to bring their antique furniture to the hammer to help pay for the house repairs.
After the estate was settled, the executors chose to bring the rare collection to the hammer, attracting bidders from across the globe.
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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).