Bring (one) down to earth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bring (one) down to earth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-12 02:05

Meaning of Bring (one) down to earth

Bring (one) down to earth verb phrase figurative

To make someone who is fantasizing or too optimistic remember or face reality.

He was excited to study in a famous university, but the thought of tuition fees brought him down to earth.

The big mental shock brought her down to earth.

Other phrases about:

(the) truth will out
Used to say you believe that the truth will be discovered sooner or later
every picture tells a story
The truth always is clear as someone or something looks.
under no illusions
To understand the truth of a situation 
the real deal

To indicate that someone or something is genuine or real. 

Grammar and Usage of Bring (one) down to earth

Verb Forms

  • to bring (one) down to earth
  • bringing (one) down to earth
  • brings (one) down to earth
  • brought (one) down to earth

The verb "bring" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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