brings, brought, bringing
to bring down
phrasal verbC
To make someone feel sad or depressed
- 1The news really brought me down.
- 2Don't let the bad weather bring you down.
When you say or do something that causes another person to feel unhappy, less cheerful, or upset, you are making their mood worse. For example, if you say something unkind, the other person might feel less happy than before.
People often use "bring down" when talking about group moods, like saying, "Don't bring down the party," if someone is making everyone feel less happy.
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by the ocean
A Cloudy Day by the Shore
Matthew
The weather's been gloomy all day, hasn't it?
James
Yeah, it really brings down my mood when the sun isn't out.
Matthew
I know what you mean. Let's grab some ice cream to cheer up.
James
Great idea! A little treat always helps lift my spirits.
at an art gallery
Art and Emotions
Cynthia
This painting is so beautiful, but it kind of brings me down.
Donald
I understand. The colors are quite somber.
Cynthia
Yes, it reminds me of a sad memory.
Donald
Let's move to the next room; maybe the art there will lift your spirits.
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Similar to "to bring down":
- 1depress
- 2sadden
