bring home

phrase

: to make unmistakably clear

brought home the importance of exercise

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of bring home was in 1802

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“Bring home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20home. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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