bring the house down

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

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