bring down the house

/brɪŋ daʊn ðə haʊs/
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Other forms: brought down the house; brings down the house; bringing down the house

Definitions of bring down the house
  1. idiom
    get a lot of applause, cheers, or laughter from an audience
    synonyms: bring the house down
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